Stan Hugill | |
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 Hugill c. 1979 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Stanley James Hugill |
| Born | 19 November 1906 Hoylake, Cheshire, England |
| Died | 13 May 1992 (aged 85) Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales |
| Genres | Folk music |
| Occupation(s) | Merchant seaman, shanty-man, historian |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1950–1992 |
| Formerly of | Stormalong John |
Stanley James Hugill (/'hju:ɡɪl/) (19 November 1906 – 13 May 1992)[1] was a British folk music performer, artist and sea music historian, known as the "Last Working Shantyman" and described as the "20th century guardian of the tradition".[1]
- ^ a b Simon Moffat. "The Last Shantyman". BBC.co.uk.