Bandleader. Born in Peckham, he studied at Trinity College of Music. In 1932 he became leader of the BBC Dance Orchestra, and his weekly radio programme drew huge audiences. He always concluded his show with 'Here's to the Next Time', which became his signature tune. His recording of the 'Teddy Bears' Picnic' sold over a million copies. Died in Eastbourne.
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Henry Hall
Henry Hall, 1898 - 1989, dance band leader and broadcaster, lived here 1932 -...
Henry Hall, 1898 - 1989, dance band director and impresario pioneer of BBC po...
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Keith Richard's third solo album, recorded with his band the X-Pensive Winos, his first studio album in 23 years, since Main Offender. Amnesia is one of the tracks on the album.
