LONNIE DONEGAN

(Anthony James Donegan)


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Lonnie Donegan
  • Born: April 29, 1931
  • Died: November 3, 2002
  • Nationality: Scottish
  • Profession: Musician, Singer, Songwriter
Biography

Anthony James Donegan MBE, known as Lonnie Donegan, was a British skiffle singer, songwriter and musician, referred to as the "King of Skiffle", who influenced 1960s British pop and rock musicians. Born in Scotland and raised in England, he was Britain's most successful and influential recording artist before the Beatles.

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