| Jack Hylton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bolton, Lancashire, Marylebone, London, July 2 1895 |
| Died | January 29, 1965, Marylebone, London |
| Occupation | Band leader, impresario |
| Years active | 1917-1965 |
Jack Hylton (July 2, 1895– January 29, 1965) was a British band leader and impresario. He was born in the Great Lever area of Bolton, Lancashire and died in Marylebone, London. In 1965 a televised tribute to Hylton called The Stars Shine for Jack was held in London at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. It included many artists including Arthur Askey, The Crazy Gang, Marlene Dietrich, Dickie Henderson, and Shirley Bassey.
External links
- Jack Hylton Official Website
- Lancaster University Library — Jack Hylton Archive
- Jack Hylton biography and credits at the British Film Institute's Screenonline
- Jack Hylton Music Downloads
- You Tube: Jack Hylton plays "Say Yes" February 1931
