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| ⚫ | '''Frank Lawes''' (1894 – 1970) was an English [[banjo]] composer and performer from [[Acton, London|Acton]], [[London]]. He composed a large number of well known banjo pieces which are still part of the standard repertoire and much recorded. He was unusual in playing a plectrum banjo finger style. His second wife Alice played the [[accordion]]. He died in [[Ifold, West Sussex]], and was buried with his favourite banjo. |
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His son Jim is an amateur harmonia player and his granddaughter Alison Hustwitt is a singer songwriter although her instrument is the guitar. |
His son Jim is an amateur harmonia player and his granddaughter [[Alison Hustwitt]] is a singer songwriter although her instrument is the guitar. |
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He is the great grandfather of motoring author [[Jon Lawes]]. |
He is the great grandfather of motoring author [[Jon Lawes]]. |
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==Pieces Composed== |
==Pieces Composed== |
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The pieces he is believed to have composed currently stands at: |
The pieces he is believed to have composed currently stands at: |
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* "Syncopatin' Shuffle"<ref>http://www.mtrecords.co.uk/articles/r_andrew.htm</ref> |
* "Syncopatin' Shuffle"<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtrecords.co.uk/articles/r_andrew.htm|title=Ray Andrews|website=Mtrecords.co.uk|accessdate=4 August 2020}}</ref> |
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* "Hot Frets"<ref |
* "Hot Frets"<ref name="auto1"/> |
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* "Pandemonium Rag" (December 1966)<ref>http://www.classicbanjo.com/BMGmusic.php</ref> |
* "Pandemonium Rag" (December 1966)<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |url=http://www.classicbanjo.com/BMGmusic.php |title=Classic Banjo |access-date=2009-02-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081201123601/http://www.classicbanjo.com/BMGmusic.php |archive-date=2008-12-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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* "Rubbin' Shoulders" |
* "Rubbin' Shoulders" |
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* "Good Old Twenties" (July 1966)<ref |
* "Good Old Twenties" (July 1966)<ref name="auto"/> |
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* "Twinkle In Your Eye" (December 1965)<ref |
* "Twinkle In Your Eye" (December 1965)<ref name="auto"/> |
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* "Clap Trap" (June 1960)<ref |
* "Clap Trap" (June 1960)<ref name="auto"/> |
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* "Cute and Catchy"<ref |
* "Cute and Catchy"<ref name="auto1"/> |
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* "Fretboard Frolic"<ref |
* "Fretboard Frolic"<ref name="auto1"/> |
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"Cute and Catchy" was originally to be named "Dinkie", a nickname given to his daughter, according to handwritten notes discovered on some of his music. |
"Cute and Catchy" was originally to be named "Dinkie", a nickname given to his daughter, according to handwritten notes discovered on some of his music. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:1970 deaths]] |
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[[Category:English banjoists]] |
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[[Category:English composers]] |
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Latest revision as of 10:52, 12 March 2024
Frank Lawes (1894 – 1970) was an English banjo composer and performer from Acton, London. He composed a large number of well known banjo pieces which are still part of the standard repertoire and much recorded. He was unusual in playing a plectrum banjo finger style. His second wife Alice played the accordion. He died in Ifold, West Sussex, and was buried with his favourite banjo.
His son Jim is an amateur harmonia player and his granddaughter Alison Hustwitt is a singer songwriter although her instrument is the guitar.
He is the great grandfather of motoring author Jon Lawes.
Pieces Composed
[edit]The pieces he is believed to have composed currently stands at:
- "Syncopatin' Shuffle"[1]
- "Hot Frets"[1]
- "Pandemonium Rag" (December 1966)[2]
- "Rubbin' Shoulders"
- "Good Old Twenties" (July 1966)[2]
- "Twinkle In Your Eye" (December 1965)[2]
- "Clap Trap" (June 1960)[2]
- "Cute and Catchy"[1]
- "Fretboard Frolic"[1]
"Cute and Catchy" was originally to be named "Dinkie", a nickname given to his daughter, according to handwritten notes discovered on some of his music.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Ray Andrews". Mtrecords.co.uk. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Classic Banjo". Archived from the original on 1 December 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2009.
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