English musicians born in 1916
Here are 8 famous musicians from England were born in 1916:
John Reed
John Reed (February 13, 1916 Bishop Auckland-February 13, 2010) also known as Reed, John was an English singer and actor.
Reed began his career as a child actor and went on to perform in various theater productions in London's West End. He also appeared in several British films and television shows in the 1940s and 1950s.
In the 1960s, Reed transitioned to a career in music and became a popular singer, achieving chart success with his songs "The Man Without Love" and "Don't Let It Get You Down". He released several albums throughout the decade and continued to perform live into the 1970s.
Reed was also known for his charity work and was a longtime supporter of the Children's Society. He was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2007 for his services to entertainment and charity.
Reed passed away on his 94th birthday in 2010.
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Bernard Rose
Bernard Rose (May 9, 1916-November 21, 1996) was an English , .
film director, screenwriter, and producer. He started his career in the early 1940s and worked on various projects for the British film industry. Rose gained recognition for his collaboration with Alan Bennett in the 1960s, which led to the creation of several popular TV series, including "On the Margin" and "Broaden Your Mind".
In the 1980s, Rose directed a number of successful horror movies, such as "Paperhouse" and "Candyman". One of his most notable works was his adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel, "Anna Karenina" (1997), starring Sophie Marceau and Sean Bean.
Rose continued to work in the film industry until his death in 1996. Despite being known for his horror movies, he was known as a versatile director who was able to take on different genres and styles. On top of his impressive filmography, Rose was also a member of the British Film Institute's Board of Governors and was awarded a CBE in 1987 for his contributions to the film industry.
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Douglas Guest
Douglas Guest (May 9, 1916-November 18, 1996) was an English conductor.
He is recognized for his work with multiple choirs including the BBC Singer, Worcester Cathedral Choir, and the Christ Church Cathedral Choir. Guest was also known for his compositional talent, creating pieces such as his famed anthem "For The Fallen." His passion for the church and music led him to take on various roles including serving as the President of the Royal School of Church Music and the Master of Music at Salisbury Cathedral. Guest's passion for vocal music and his distinctive conducting style left a lasting impact on the world of choral music.
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Desmond Dupré
Desmond Dupré (December 19, 1916 London-August 16, 1974 Tonbridge) a.k.a. Dupré, Desmond was an English musician.
His albums include Shakespeare Songs.
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Cliff Townshend
Cliff Townshend (January 28, 1916-June 29, 1986) was an English musician, shopkeeper and saxophonist. His children are Pete Townshend, Simon Townshend and Paul Townshend.
Genres he performed include Jazz.
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Harold Fielding
Harold Fielding (December 4, 1916 Woking-September 27, 2003) was an English theatrical producer.
Genres he performed include Musical theatre.
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Brion Gysin
Brion Gysin (January 19, 1916 Taplow-July 13, 1986 Paris) a.k.a. Brion Gyson, Gysin, Brion or John Clifford Brian Gysin was an English artist, writer, poet, painter, visual artist and music artist.
His albums: Self-Portrait Jumping, Mektoub, Songs, The Pool K III and Live in London 1982.
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Hugh Gibb
Hugh Gibb (January 15, 1916 Manchester-March 6, 1992) a.k.a. Hugh Leslie Gibb or Hughie was an English drummer, musician and photographer. He had five children, Lesley Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Andy Gibb, Robin Gibb and Barry Gibb.
Genres he performed: Big Band.
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