Don Lang (born Gordon Langhorn; 19 January 1925 – 3 August 1992) was an English trombonist and singer who led Don Lang and his Frantic Five.[1]

Biography

Lang was born in Halifax, England, on 19 January 1925.[2] He and his band appeared on Six-Five Special, the first BBC Television show for teenagers, from 1957.[2] In 1958, his cover version of "Witch Doctor" reached the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart.[3] Lang played trombone on the song "Revolution 1" on the Beatles' 'White Album'.[4] Lang retired in the late 1980s.[4] He died of cancer in London on 3 August 1992, aged 67.[2][4]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Don Lang

Don Lang and his Frantic Five

References

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1993). The Guinness Who's Who of Fifties Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 197. ISBN 0-85112-732-0.
  2. ^ a b c Danter, John (24 August 1992). "Obituary: Don Lang". Independent.
  3. ^ a b c d e Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records. p. 312. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  4. ^ a b c Eder, Bruce. "Don Lang". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  5. ^ [1] Archived April 29, 2005, at the Wayback Machine

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