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Jack Hylton

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British band leader and impresario (1892–1965)

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Person
Country
GB
Active from
1892-07-02
Active to
1965-01-29

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Jack Hylton (July 2, 1892–January 29, 1965) was an English band leader and impresario. He was born in Great Lever, Bolton, Lancashire and died in London. In 1965 a televised tribute to Hylton called The Stars Shine for Jack was held in London at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. It included many artists including Arthur Askey, The Crazy Gang, Marlene Dietrich, Dickie Henderson, and Shirley Bassey. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Jack+Hylton">Read more on Last.fm</a>

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Official website

Jack Hylton

The official Jack Hylton website, celebrating the life and work of musician, bandleader, theatrical producer and TV entreprenuer Jack Hylton

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Fade in, fade out – the scene changes. Todays frenzy is tomorrow’s flop. This year’s rave may well become next year’s yawn. But though shows may fold, great showmen go on and on… And Jack Hylton was one of the greatest showmen of them all. He loved the footlights and the people who sang, danced and clowned in front of them. This was his world and he vastly enriched it by his shrewd judgement, his dour courage and his rare gift for creating stars. But there is also this to say about Jack. He was generous to those at the bottom of the bill and to those who could no longer make it. And for this we thank him – and salute him. Jack Hylton biography - available to buy now! Click here for more information The site contains extensive in-depth biographical information on the life of Jack Hylton, both during his formative years as a dance band leader, and his subsequent life as one of the greatest theatrical impresarios the country has ever seen. The site contains literally hundreds of free downloads from the most common Hylton classics to an extensive collection of rare and never before released gems, as well as video files and links to shops. You can also visit the Jack Hylton 50th anniversary blog - jackhylton.wordpress.com You can follow all things Jack Hylton via Twitter - @jackhylton50

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