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- Birth nameHerbert Maurice William Weedon
- Bert Weedon was born on May 10, 1920 in East Ham, London, England, UK. He was a composer and actor, known for Looper (2012), Your Money or Your Wife (1960) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). He was married to Maggie Weedon and Doris Weedon. He died on April 20, 2012 in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
- SpousesMaggie Weedon(? - April 20, 2012) (his death)Doris Weedon (divorced, 2 children)
- One of the most famous British guitarists of the 50s, 60s & 70s, his book, 'Play in a day', was a best-seller for many years.
- He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2001 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Music.
- When he was age 12, he convinced his father to buy him a second-hand guitar from a London market. As a child, he studied classical guitar.
- He began his career working with Ted Heath, Mantovani and The Squadronnaires, and was a featured soloist with the BBC Show Band.
- He worked with stars such as Cliff Richard and Tommy Steele. He also accompanied singers such as Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Nat 'King' Cole, Judy Garland, and Frank Sinatra.
- I can't understand why anyone should want to smash a cup and saucer, let alone a guitar.
- As I travel up and down the country, I meet many groups who try to blast their way to success with too much noise and not enough talent.
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