Lonnie Donegan
Father of British pop music and inspiration to the Beatles

Lonnie Donegan, who has died aged 71 was the first British pop superstar and the founding father of British pop music, and the musician who provided the original inspiration for John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and a host of others.
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LONNIE DONEGAN DIES

King of Skiffle Lonnie Donegan Dies at 71

thanks to enthusiasm for the notice and the links

Lonnie recorded the wonderful The Skiffle Sessions: Live in Belfast 1998 with Van Morrison and Chris Barber. It's also available on Rhapsody.