Eddie Calvert | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Albert Edward Calvert |
| Also known as | Richard Bryce |
| Born | 15 March 1922 Preston, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 7 August 1978 (aged 56) Rivonia, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Genres | Easy listening |
| Instrument | Trumpet |
| Years active | 1951–1978 |
| Labels | Columbia, Melodisc, His Master's Voice |
Albert Edward Calvert (15 March 1922 – 7 August 1978[1]) was an English trumpeter successful in the 1950s. Between 1953 and 1958 he achieved seven instrumental hits on the UK Singles Chart, including the two chart-toppers "Oh, Mein Papa" in 1954 and "Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)" in 1955.[2][3] His nephew was Leon Calvert.