Actor and musician. He was in the original line-up of Small Faces but left after a clash of personalities with the other group members. He went on to an acting career, appearing on stage in the musical 'Hair' and 'Doctor Who' on television.
Born as James Edward Winston Langwith, his Wikipedia page and the Room for Ravers website confirm that he died, aged 75 years, on 26 September 2020.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk and Andrew Behan.
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Jimmy Winston
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