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Bert Weedon

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Also known as Herbert Maurice William Weedon, Herbert Weedon

English guitarist (1920–2012)

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Person
Country
GB
Active from
1920-05-10
Active to
2012-04-20

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Bert Weedon OBE (born Herbert Maurice William Weedon on10 May 1920; died 20 April 2012) was an English guitarist and composer whose style of guitar playing was popular and influential during the 1950s and 1960s. He was the first British guitarist to have a hit record in the UK Singles Chart, in 1959, and his best-selling tutorial guides, Play in a Day, were a major influence on many leading musicians. He was born in East Ham, Essex, now Greater London. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Bert+Wee

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Official website
www.bertweedon.com
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date of birth
1920-05-10
date of death
2012-04-20
start of work period
1939-00-00
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