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George Edward Heath (30 March 1902 – 18 November 1969) [1] was a British musician and big band leader. Heath led what is widely considered Britain's greatest post-war big band, [2] recording more than 100 albums, [3] which sold over 20 million copies. [4]
Prolific U.K. bandleader whose big band of the 1940s & '50s is oft considered the greatest his country has seen. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1910s - 1960s. Born. March 30, 1900 in London, England. Died. November 18, 1969 in Egham, Surrey, England. Genre. Jazz. Styles. British Dance Bands, Dance Bands, Swing, Big Band, Keyboard.
THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Ted Heath, musician and big band leader, was surprised by Eamonn Andrews backstage at the BBC Television Theatre, having been led to believe the subject was to be the actor Robertson Hare.
Jun 4, 2020 · “Heath, Ted [George Edward] (b London, 30 March 1900; d Virginia Water, near Egham, England, 18 Nov 1969). English trombonist and bandleader. He studied tenor horn with his father before taking up trombone.
Ted Heath (1902-1969), was the UK’s top bandleader in the 40s, 50s, and early 60s. He was born in Wandsworth (S. London) and began playing trombone when he was 14. He also played with Sid Lipton, Geraldo, Jack Hylton and Ambrose. His career took off after he formed his own orchestra for the BBC in 1944.
Mar 15, 2024 · Ted Heath (1902-1969) was the top UK bandleader of the 40s, 50s and early 60s. Born in Wandsworth, S. London, he started playing trombone at the age of 14 and played with Jack Hylton, Ambrose, Sid Lipton and Geraldo.
A fresh biographical sketch of Ted Heath by Music Librarian Christopher Popa. The big bands are back in a new and exciting way!
