Composer
With W. S. Gilbert wrote the Savoy Operas, including The Mikado and The Pirates of Penzance.
Sullivan also wrote Onward Christian Soldiers and The Lost Chord, which was the first phonograph record made in the UK.
Born 8 Bolwell Terrace (no longer standing), Lambeth. Died at home, 1 Queen's Mansions, Victoria Street.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir Arthur Sullivan
Leaning against the pedestal there is a crying woman. The guitar, score and m...
Written by William Johnson Cory. First performed in 1863, the first verse goes:. . . . Jolly boating weather, And a hay harvest breeze, Blade on the feather, Shade off the trees,...
Conductor, nick-named "Flash Harry" in recognition of his dapper appearance and flamboyant style.
Disc jockey and music producer. Known as 'Sam' or by his stage and group's name 'State of Bengal'. Born in Karachi, he moved to Britain in the 1970s. In 1987, he set up his group after a visit to B...
From Caribbean National Weekly: "Reggae fans across the globe celebrate the rich legacy of reggae music today, July 1, as International Reggae Day (IRD). Honoring the genre’s rich history while cel...
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