Tommy Banner | |
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 Banner (left) performing with The Wurzels in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1 August 1939 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Genres | Scrumpy and Western |
| Instrument(s) | Accordion, piano |
| Years active | 1967-present |
| Member of | The Wurzels |
Tommy Banner (born 1 August 1939) is a British musician, known for being the longest-serving member of The Wurzels.
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Banner was raised in Penicuik, Midlothian.[1]
Banner joined the Wurzels in 1967 as an accordionist.[1] The Scrumpy and Western group are best known for their 1970s novelty songs such as The Combine Harvester and I Am A Cider Drinker. Banner still tours with the Wurzels after five decades.
Banner’s wife died on Valentine’s Day 2016, but Banner didn't publicly announce her death until October of that year.[2]
In 2020, Banner opened a restaurant in Highbridge, Somerset.[3]
- ^ a b "In the spotlight: Tommy Banner". Bridgwater Mercury. 2007-02-26. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ PILDITCH, DAVID (2016-10-10). "Wurzels legend Tommy Banner reveals heartache over death of wife". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ Burnham-On-Sea.com (2020-08-06). "Wurzels star Tommy Banner opens restaurant at Rich's Cider Farm near Highbridge". Burnham-On-Sea.com. Retrieved 2023-10-10.