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John Dew, musician with a connection to Wales (Anglesey)

John Dew

Bass soloist. A very early recording artist. Unusually, a Welshman in English music hall tradition.

Connection: Born in Anglesey, 1860.

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Music hall artist in London and the north of England. Between 1899 and 1905. Recorded at least eighty-five records and cylinders including the first Precord of Penillion Singing in 1902. Died at Porthae.



Music, Anglesey