Fred Wedlock

Fred Wedlock

Infobox musical artist

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Name = Fred Wedlock
Background = humourist, guitarist, singer, songwriter
Birth_name = Peter Frederick Wedlock
Origin = England
Genre = Comedy, Folk
Occupation = Humorist,
Guitarist,
singer,
songwriter
Years_active = 1960s to present
Label = Various, see Discography
Associated_acts = Pigsty Hill Light Orchestra
URL = http://www.fredwedlock.com/

Fred Wedlock (born Peter Frederick Wedlock, 23 May 1942, Bristol, Somerset, England) is a folk singer best known for his UK hit single, "The Oldest Swinger In Town".

Career

He has played the folk circuit for many years, both prior to, and in the wake of, his single chart success. He has also presented many programmes on West Country TV.

Wedlocks's albums include "The Folker" (1971) (notable for the title track parody of "The Boxer" by Simon and Garfunkel), "Frolicks" (1973), "Out of Wedlock" (1978), "The Oldest Swinger in Town" (1981) and "Fred Wedlock Live" (1982).

Wedlock's daughter, Hannah Wedlock, is now a member of the Pigsty Hill Light Orchestra, another Bristol-based outfit, whom Fred made his support band at an early stage of their career.

Wedlock's grandfather Billy Wedlock captained Bristol City F.C. and was a regular for England in the early 20th century. The Wedlock stand at Ashton Gate is named in his honour.

He lives in Timsbury, Somerset.

ummary Discography

*"The Folker"
*"Frollicks"
*"Home Made"
*"Greatest Hits"
*"Out of Wedlock"
*"Live" (with Chris Newman)
*"The Oldest Swinger in Town"
*"Wrinklies' Revolution"
*"Souvenir"
*"Something Old, Something New"

ee also

*Scrumpy and Western

References

* Guinness Book of British Hit Singles - 19th Edition - ISBN 1-904994-10-5

External links

* [http://www.fredwedlock.com/ Official Fred Wedlock Website]


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