Lance James
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Lance James (18 July 1938 - 2 March 2020) was a well-known South African country singer and radio broadcaster (Springbok Radio, 1954–1985). Some of his hits include Thank You, Vicki and Ahoy, Madagascar Ahoy !.[1] During Huisgenoot's 2009 Skouspel he (along with nine other singers) was honored for their lifelong contribution to Afrikaans and South African music.[2]
On 26 January 2020, Lance was also inaugurated as a living legend in the South African Legends Museum. He was one of only 20 legends from whom a bust was also made.
References
- ^ Chilvers, Garth (1994). History of contemporary music of South Africa. Toga. ISBN 9780620181211.
- ^ "Veteran Afrikaans singer Lance James has died". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2021-01-11.