Fred Wedlock | |
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 Wedlock performing at Allerford Folk Festival in 2003 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Peter Frederick Wedlock |
| Born | 23 May 1942 Bristol, England |
| Died | 4 March 2010 (aged 67) Bath, England |
| Genres | Comedy, folk, Scrumpy and Western |
| Occupation(s) | Humorist, guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor |
| Years active | 1960s–2010 |
| Labels | Various, see Discography |
Peter Frederick Wedlock (23 May 1942 – 4 March 2010) was an English folk singer best known for his UK hit single "The Oldest Swinger in Town",[1] which was covered by German comedian Karl Dall as "Der älteste Popper der Stadt". He performed at many venues in Britain and Europe, presented programmes for West Country TV and acted with the Bristol Old Vic, as well as undertaking after-dinner speaking engagements.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 595. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.