- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAnthony James Donegan
- Nicknames
- The King of Skiffle
- Chris Barber's Jazz Band
- Lonnie Donegan was born on April 29, 1931 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011), Pawn Shop Chronicles (2013) and Agnes Browne (1999). He was married to Sharon Donegan, Maureen Donegan and Jill Westlake. He died on November 3, 2002 in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
- SpousesSharon Donegan(? - November 2, 2002) (his death, (his third marriage); 3 children)Maureen Donegan(19?? - 1962) (divorced, 2 children)Jill Westlake(19?? - 1971) (divorced, 2 children)
- In 1967, His song "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" was a #1 US,#4 UK Pop hit for Tom Jones and later, in 1976, was recorded by Elvis Presley.
- He was awarded an M.B.E. (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2000 Queen's Birthday Honors List for his services to music.
- Adopted the name Lonnie after his idol, blues singer Lonnie Johnson.
- His 1956 (#5 US Pop) rendition of "Rock Island Line" was covered that same year by newcomer Bobby Darin and Don Cornell. Cornell's version reached #69 US Pop. He was introduced to the song as he had the same American tour manager as Donnegan.
- Guitarists Brian May and Mark Knopfler have named him as a formative influence on them.
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