English musicians born in 1915
Here are 5 famous musicians from England were born in 1915:
Ray Ellington
Ray Ellington (March 17, 1915 Kennington-February 28, 1985) was an English singer. He had one child, Ellington.
Genres: Jazz and Blues.
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Charles Groves
Charles Groves (March 10, 1915 United Kingdom-June 20, 1992) a.k.a. Sir Charles Groves or Groves, Charles, Sir was an English conductor.
His albums include Music for the Last Night of the Proms, British Composers: Britten: War Requiem / Bliss: Morning Heroes, The Sea / Enter Spring / Summer / Cherry Ripe / Lament, Enigma Variations / Pomp and Circumstance / The Crown of India, Clarinet Concerto no. 1 and other works, Concierto de Aranjuez / FantasÃa para un gentilhombre, The Planets / St Paul's Suite, Sibelius: The Swan of Tuonela / Nielsen: Helios Overture / Grieg: Holberg Suite, Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma", op. 36 / Pomp and Circumstance Marches nos. 1-5, op. 39 and Hugh the Drover (Robert Tear, Sheila Armstrong, Michael Rippon, Robert Lloyd, Helen Watts). Genres: Classical music.
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Sydney Carter
Sydney Carter (May 6, 1915 Camden Town-March 13, 2004 Herne Hill) a.k.a. Carter, Sydney was an English , .
Sydney Carter was an English poet, songwriter, and folk musician. He is best known for composing the popular hymn "Lord of the Dance," which has been recorded by numerous artists and is widely sung in churches around the world. Carter was a pacifist and conscientious objector during World War II and worked as a teacher and social worker throughout his life. He was also a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and often incorporated themes of social justice and spirituality into his music. In addition to "Lord of the Dance," some of his other well-known songs include "Julian of Norwich," "The Crow on the Cradle," and "One More Step Along the World I Go."
Sydney Carter was born on May 6, 1915, in Camden Town, London, England. He grew up in a musical family and started writing songs and playing the guitar from a young age. He studied at Oxford University and later worked as a teacher and social worker in London, where he used his music and poetry to help disadvantaged and marginalized communities.
During World War II, Sydney Carter was a conscientious objector and served in the Friends Ambulance Service. He was deeply influenced by his Quaker faith and pacifist beliefs, which are reflected in many of his songs, including "The Bells of Paradise" and "Every Star Shall Sing a Carol."
Despite his popularity as a songwriter and musician, Sydney Carter remained humble and always saw his work as a means of spreading a message of peace and social justice. He continued to write and perform until his death in Herne Hill, London, on March 13, 2004.
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Jack Brymer
Jack Brymer (January 27, 1915 South Shields-September 15, 2003 Redhill) otherwise known as Brymer, Jack was an English musician.
His albums include The Complete Piano Trios / The Clarinet Trio "Kegelstatt", Clarinet Concerto / Bassoon Concerto / Andante for Flute, Clarinet Concerto / Oboe Concerto / Bassoon Concerto, Wind Concerti, , Mozart: Clarinet Concerto / Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream / Schubert: Symphony no. 8, Clarinet Concerto / Bassoon Concerto, The Mozart Collection: Clarinet Concerto / Clarinet Quintet and Klarinettenkonzert KV622 / Oboenkonzert KV314 (Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields feat. conductor: Neville Marriner).
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Ewan MacColl
Ewan MacColl (January 25, 1915 Broughton, Salford-October 22, 1989 Brompton, London) also known as Ewan McColl, MacColl, Ewan or James Henry Miller was an English singer, playwright, actor, songwriter, poet, record producer, film score composer and screenwriter. He had five children, Kirsty MacColl, Hamish MacColl, Neill MacColl, Calumn MacColl and Kitty MacColl.
His albums include Antiquities (disc 2), The Real MacColl, Traditional Songs and Ballads of Scotland, Black and White: The Definitive Collection, Bothy Ballads of Scotland, Chorus from the Gallows, Songs of Robert Burns, Ballads: Murder Intrigue Love Discord, The Legend of Ewan MacColl and Bundook Ballads.
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