Today is the birthday of George Lashwood (Edward George Wright, 1863-1942). Known as the “Beau Brummel of the music halls” the comedian/ singer was a star of London’s East End and holiday resorts such as Blackpool. He began performing in his native Birmingham at age 20, and worked his way up to the Capitol within a decade. Songs he [...]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:10AM on April 25, 2013