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Lionel Morton (born Lionel Walmsley, 14 August 1942)[1] is an English former musician and television presenter.

Lionel Morton
Birth nameLionel Walmsley
Born (1942-08-14) 14 August 1942 (age 79)
Blackburn, Lancashire, England
Occupation(s)Musician and television presenter

Morton was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England.[1] In the early 1960s, he was the lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist of the group, the Four Pennies. They are best known for their biggest hit single, "Juliet" which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in May 1964.[2] Morton and his group appeared seven times on the BBC Television music charts programme, Top of the Pops.

From April 1968 to December 1977, he was a regular presenter on the pre-school children's programme Play School., he also reappeared during 1983/4. In the 1970s he went on to present on Play Away. He was formerly married to the actress, Julia Foster for five years, with whom he had a daughter Emily.


Discography



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References


  1. Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 902. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
  2. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 210. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  3. "Lionel Morton Discography". Discogs.com. Retrieved 8 October 2015.






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