Guide to the Donegan, Lonnie (singer) : programs and related material collected by the National Library of Australia, 1954-

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
EPH PROMPT .Donegan, Lonnie (singer)
Extent:
1 collection.
Language:
English and English
Availability:
Available

Background

Content Summary:

Material in the Australian performing arts programs and ephemera (PROMPT) collection consists of programs and related items for Australian performing arts organisations, Australian artists performing overseas, professional productions performed in Australia (including those featuring overseas performers) and overseas performances of Australian plays, music, etc.

Anthony James Donegan (29 April 1931-3 November 2002), known as Lonnie Donegan, was a Scottish skiffle singer, songwriter and musician, referred to as the "King of Skiffle", who influenced 1960s British pop and rock musicians. He 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. His first Australian tour was in 1960, and his last UK tour was in 2002. He died of heart attack aged 71.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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