Ronnie Hilton
British singer (1926–2001) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ronnie Hilton (born Adrian Hill; 26 January 1926[1] – 21 February 2001)[2][3] was an English singer. According to his obituary in The Guardian newspaper, "For a time Hilton was a star – strictly for home consumption – with nine Top 20 hits between 1954 and 1957, that transitional era between 78 and 45rpm records. A quarter of a century later he became the voice of BBC Radio 2's Sounds of the Fifties series".[2]
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Birth name | Adrian Hill |
Born | (1926-01-26)26 January 1926 Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
Died | 21 February 2001(2001-02-21) (aged 75) Hailsham, East Sussex, England |
Genres | Pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, radio presenter |
Years active | 1954–1989 |
Labels | His Master's Voice, Columbia |
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A true Yorkshireman, Hilton always remained loyal to his roots – especially to Leeds United.[4] He composed, sang and recorded several anthems as tribute to the club.[4]