Ray Ellington | |
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 Ray Ellington | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Henry Pitts Brown |
| Born | 17 March 1916[1] Kennington, London, England |
| Origin | England |
| Died | 27 February 1985 (aged 68)[2] England |
| Genres | Jazz, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, drummer, bandleader |
| Instrument | Drums |
Henry Pitts Brown (17 March 1916 – 27 February 1985),[2] known professionally as Ray Ellington, was an English singer, drummer and bandleader. He is best known for his appearances on The Goon Show from 1951 to 1960. The Ray Ellington Quartet had a regular musical segment on the show, and Ellington also had a small speaking role in many episodes, often as a parodic African, Native American or Arab chieftain (but also often, with no attempt to change his normal accent, in counter-intuitive roles such as a female secretary or a Scotsman).
- ^ Chilton, John (1997). Who's Who of British Jazz (2nd ed.). Continuum International Publishing. p. 120. ISBN 978-0826472342.
- ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 182. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.