English musicians born in 1935

Here are 15 famous musicians from England were born in 1935:

Michael Williams

Michael Williams (July 9, 1935 Liverpool-January 11, 2001 Hampstead) a.k.a. Michael Leonard Williams or Michael Leonard Williams, KSG was an English actor and voice actor. He had one child, Finty Williams.

Williams began his acting career in the 1960s and became a familiar face on British television in the 1970s, with roles in popular shows such as "The Persuaders!" and "Colditz". He was also known for his roles in films such as "Educating Rita" and "Henry V". In addition to acting, Williams was a successful voice actor, most famously providing the voice for the villainous Professor Ratigan in the Disney film "The Great Mouse Detective". He was also a respected stage actor and appeared in numerous productions in London's West End. Williams was appointed Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great in 2000 for his services to the Catholic Church. He passed away in 2001 at the age of 65.

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John Inman

John Inman (June 28, 1935 City of Preston, Lancashire-March 8, 2007 St Mary's Hospital, London) also known as Frederick John Inman or Inman, John was an English actor.

He was best known for his role as Mr. Humphries in the British sitcom "Are You Being Served?" which ran from 1972-1985. Inman's portrayal of Mr. Humphries, a camp and flamboyant menswear salesman, made him a beloved figure in British television history. Inman began his acting career in the 1960s and made appearances in several television shows and films before his iconic role in "Are You Being Served?" He was also a talented stage actor, appearing in numerous productions in London's West End. Inman never publicly came out as gay during his lifetime but was known to be a trailblazer in portraying gay characters on television at a time when it was still taboo. He passed away in 2007 at the age of 71 after suffering from Hepatitis A.

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Nigel Rogers

Nigel Rogers (March 21, 1935 Wellington-) a.k.a. Rogers, Nigel is an English singer.

His most important albums: Vespro della Beata Vergine, Anthems and Dido and Aeneas.

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Barry Mason

Barry Mason (July 12, 1935 Wigan-) otherwise known as Mason, Barry is an English songwriter.

Genres he performed: Popular music.

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Ian Lake

Ian Lake (January 26, 1935 United Kingdom-August 12, 2004) was an English , .

Ian Lake was an English actor and playwright. He began his career as a stage actor in the UK and later appeared in numerous television shows and films. Some of his notable works include "The Bill," "Goodbye, Mr. Chips," and "The Avengers." In addition to his acting work, Lake was also a successful playwright and wrote several plays that were produced on the West End stage, including "The Revengers' Comedies" and "In the Club." He passed away on August 12, 2004, at the age of 69.

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Alex Glasgow

Alex Glasgow (October 14, 1935 Gateshead-May 14, 2001 Australia) was an English singer and songwriter.

His albums: Songs of Alex Glasgow.

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Elgar Howarth

Elgar Howarth (November 4, 1935 Cannock-) a.k.a. Howarth, Elgar is an English conductor.

His albums include Stars and Stripes Forever.

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Shirley Collins

Shirley Collins (July 5, 1935 Hastings-) also known as Collins, Shirley is an English singer.

Her albums: Sweet England, Within Sound, Fountain of Snow, False True Lovers, The Power of the True Love Knot, The Classic Shirley Collins, Adieu to Old England, The Sweet Primeroses, No Roses and Anthems in Eden. Genres: Folk music.

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Jim Dale

Jim Dale (August 15, 1935 Rothwell-) a.k.a. Jim Dale MBE, James Smith, Jimmy or Jim Dale, MBE is an English lyricist, actor, voice actor, comedian and singer-songwriter. His children are called Belinda Dale, Adam Dale, Toby Dale and Murray Dale.

Jim Dale is best known for his work as a voice actor, having narrated all seven books in the Harry Potter series for the audiobook versions. He won a Grammy award for his work on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire audiobook. Dale has also had a successful career as an actor, appearing in many West End and Broadway productions, such as the original productions of Scapino, Barnum, and Me and My Girl. He received a Tony award for his performance in Barnum. Dale also wrote the lyrics for the theme song of the TV show "Georgie", and the hit song "Dick-a-Dum-Dum (King's Road)" for Des O'Connor. He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2003 for his services to drama.

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Peter Grant

Peter Grant (April 5, 1935 South Norwood-November 21, 1995 Eastbourne) a.k.a. Grant, Peter, Peter James Grant or Peter James "G" Grant was an English talent manager, music manager and actor.

He was best known for being the manager of the rock band Led Zeppelin from their inception in 1968 until the group disbanded in 1980. Prior to managing Led Zeppelin, Grant had a successful career as a tour manager for artists such as Chuck Berry and Little Richard. With Led Zeppelin, Grant helped shape their sound and image, as well as negotiate their record deals and tour contracts. Grant was known for his tough negotiating style and no-nonsense approach to managing his clients. In addition to his work in the music industry, Grant also appeared in several films and TV shows, including the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me" and the TV series "The Sweeney." Grant passed away in 1995 at the age of 60.

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Richard Van Allan

Richard Van Allan (May 28, 1935 Nottinghamshire-December 4, 2008 London) was an English , .

bass-baritone opera singer who had a prolific career on stage and on recordings. He was particularly known for his performances in operas by composers such as Mozart, Verdi, and Wagner. Van Allan studied at the Royal College of Music in London before making his debut in 1964 with the English Opera Group. He went on to perform with some of the world's most prestigious opera companies, including the Royal Opera House in London, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Paris Opera. He was also a respected concert singer, and was known for his renditions of oratorios and other choral works. In addition to his performing career, Van Allan was also a respected teacher and mentor, and was a visiting professor at several universities and music conservatories. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1997 for his services to music.

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Nicholas Maw

Nicholas Maw (November 5, 1935 Grantham-May 19, 2009) otherwise known as Maw, Nicholas was an English composer.

His albums: Violin Concerto and Odyssey.

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Johnny Kidd

Johnny Kidd (December 23, 1935 Willesden-October 7, 1966 Bury) a.k.a. Frederick Heath was an English singer and songwriter.

Genres he performed include Rock music, Rock and roll and Beat music.

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Les Reed

Les Reed (July 24, 1935 Woking-) otherwise known as Leslie Reed, Reed, Les, The John Barry Seven or Leslie David Reed is an English film score composer, songwriter, musician and music arranger. He has one child, Donna Reed.

His albums include Girl on a Motorcycle. Genres he performed include Popular music and Classical music.

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Johnny Handle

Johnny Handle (March 15, 1935 Wallsend-) a.k.a. Handle, Johnny is an English musician and singer.

Genres he performed include Folk music.

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