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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › George_FormbyGeorge Formby - Wikipedia

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   George Formby OBE (born George Hoy Booth; 26 May 1904 – 6 March 1961) was an English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian who became known to a worldwide audience through his films of the 1930s and 1940s.

2. www.youtube.com › watchGeorge Formby - When i'm cleaning windows - YouTube

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   Formby singing "When I'm cleaning windows" with his uke.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › George_Formby_SrGeorge Formby Sr - Wikipedia

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   George Formby (born James Lawler Booth; 4 October 1875 – 8 February 1921) was an English comedian and singer in musical theatre, known as one of the greatest music hall performers of the early 20th century.

5. www.youtube.com › watchGeorge Formby - Our Sergeant Major - YouTube

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   Dec 25, 2007 · George Formby - Our Sergeant Major. Petey1308. 2.46K subscribers. Subscribed. 2K. 504K views 16 years ago. George Formby singing Our Sergeant Major with his Banjo-uke. Enjoy ...more....

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7. www.telegraph.co.uk › music › artistsThe dark side of George Formby, a ‘dirty little Northern ...

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   Mar 4, 2021 · George Formby still holds the record as Britain’s youngest professional jockey, making his debut at Lingfield Park in 1915, when he was just 10. For the remainder of the First World...

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8. www.georgeformby.co.uk › georgeformby-obeThe George Formby Story

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   Learn about the life and career of George Formby, the British comedian and singer who played the ukulele-banjo and entertained millions of fans. From his stage debut in 1921 to his OBE in 1946, discover his films, records, songs and war service.

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   Who is George Formby?

   • George Formby OBE (born George Hoy Booth; 26 May 1904 – 6 March 1961) was an English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian who became known to a worldwide audience through his films of the 1930s and 1940s. On stage, screen and record he sang light, comic songs, usually playing the ukulele or banjolele, and became the UK's highest-paid entertainer.

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   How did George Formby become famous?

   • “The secret of his success was a unique combination of personality, natural ability, and talent,” the late Dennis Taylor, then-president of the George Formby Society, said when Formby was inducted into the Ukulele Hall of Fame in 2004.

   Gods of Uke: George Formby’s Tremendous Impact on Pop Culture

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   How did George Formby get his name?

   • He devised several characters with their own costumes, and composed a series of comic songs. By 1896 his assignment book records that he was buying and collecting comic songs and securing the singing rights. He was billed as J.H. Booth until 1897, when he changed his stage name to George Formby.

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   Who was George Formby married to?

   • George fell in love with Beryl and they married in 1924. It is to Beryl that we must thank for the emergence of George Formby as one of Britain’s greatest entertainers. She managed his career and his life, dressed him in smart clothes and together they made a fortune from their joint efforts.

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10. ukulelemagazine.com › gods-of-uke-george-formbyGods of Uke: George Formby’s Tremendous Impact on Pop Culture

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    Sep 16, 2022 · Learn how George Formby, a self-taught ukulele player and comedian, became the UK's highest-paid entertainer and influenced The Beatles and other stars. Discover his unique style, songs, and legacy in this article from Ukulele Magazine.