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| Birth name | George Bruno Money |
| Born | 17 July 1942 Bournemouth, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 8 September 2024 (aged 82) |
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| Years active | 1960–2024 |
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| Website | Zootmoney.org |
George Bruno "Zoot" Money (17 July 1942 – 8 September 2024) was an English vocalist, keyboardist and bandleader. He was best known for his playing of the Hammond organ and his leadership of the Big Roll Band. Inspired by Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles, he was drawn to rock and roll music and became involved in the music scenes of Bournemouth and Soho during the 1960s. He took his stage name "Zoot" from Zoot Sims after seeing him in concert.[1]
Money was associated with the Animals, Eric Burdon, Peter Green, Steve Marriott, Kevin Coyne, Kevin Ayers, Humble Pie, Steve Ellis, Alexis Korner, Snowy White, Mick Taylor, Spencer Davis, Vivian Stanshall, Geno Washington, Brian Friel, Hard Travelers, Widowmaker, Georgie Fame and Alan Price. He was later a bit part and character actor in films and TV.[1] He was Musical Director for the 1987 BBC Scotland drama series Tutti Frutti.