Lonnie Donegan

Lonnie Donegan Lonnie Donegan British skiffle singer (1931–2002) Anthony James "Lonnie" Donegan MBE (29 April 1931 – 3 November 2002) was a British skiffle singer, songwriter and musician, referred to as the "King of Skiffle", who influenced 1960s British pop and rock musicians.[1][2][3] Born in Scotland and brought up in England, Donegan began his career in the British trad jazz revival, but transitioned to skiffle in the mid-1950s, rising to prominence with a hit recording of the American folk song "Rock Island Line", which helped spur the broader UK skiffle movement. This article needs additional citations for verification. (November 2013) Quick facts MBE, Background information ... Lonnie Donegan MBE Donegan in the 1970s Background information Birth name Anthony James Donegan…

GENRES: Folk, British Invasion