David Heneker

David Heneker
Born
David William Heneker

(1906-03-31)31 March 1906
Southsea, Hampshire, England
Died30 January 2001(2001-01-30) (aged 94)
Occupation(s)Composer, lyricist
Years active1934–1984
Spouse(s)Ellen Hope (1929–34) (divorced)
Gwenol Satow (1939–97) (her death)
FamilySir William Heneker (father)

David William Heneker (31 March 1906 – 30 January 2001) was a writer and composer of British popular music and musicals, best known for creating the music and lyrics for Half a Sixpence.[1]

  1. ^ Shorter, Eric (31 January 2001). "David Heneker". The Guardian.