Jack Hylton

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Jack Hylton
Born Bolton, Lancashire, Marylebone, London,Image:Flag of England.svg July 2 1895 (1895-07-02) (age 114)
Died January 29, 1965, Marylebone, London Image:Flag of England.svg
Occupation Band leader, impresario
Years active 1917-1965

Jack Hylton (July 2, 1895January 29, 1965) was a British band leader and impresario.

He was born in the Great Lever area of Bolton, Lancashire and died in Marylebone, London.

In 1965 a televised tribute to Hylton called The Stars Shine for Jack was held in London at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. It included many artists including Arthur Askey, The Crazy Gang, Marlene Dietrich, Dickie Henderson, and Shirley Bassey.

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