 The music hall performer George Formby Snr, 1919 Image by Unknown
(Life time of subject: 4 October 1875 – 8 February 1921)
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Melrose Jack And His OrchestraGeorge Formby Sr George Formby Sr English comedian and singer (1875-1921) Not to be confused with George Formby, his son, who used the same stage name. George Formby (born James Lawler Booth; 4 October 1875 – 8 February 1921) was an English comedian and singer in musical theatre, known as one of the greatest music hall performers of the early 20th century.[1] His comedy played upon Lancashire stereotypes, and he was popular around Britain. His nickname, "The Wigan Nightingale", was coined because of the way he would use his bronchial cough as a comedic device in his act. Formby in 1919 Formby was born into poverty in the industrial North West England; his mother was an alcoholic and part-time prostitute,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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