COAST
RECORDS
Independent label: Coast Records managed at
least two singles. It issued singles in CODS-0 numerical series. Distributed
By Coast Records.
Richard Digance celebrated his 50th birthday on
February 24, 1999, by announcing his retirement, The son of a doctor's
receptionist and a cab driver, Digance was born in the east London village of
Plaistow. Although he planned to study mechanical engineering, he was drawn more
to the folk music that he heard at the campus folk club. Digance transferred to
East Ham Technical College in London. Practicing the guitar five hours a day, he
supported himself with an assortment of jobs, including driving an animal
ambulance. After several solo appearances at the Ilford Folk Club. Fred Wedlock
(born 23 May 1942 – died 4 March 2010) was an English folk singer best known for
his UK hit single "The Oldest Swinger In Town" which was covered by German
comedian Karl Dall as "Der älteste Popper der Stadt". He performed at many
venues in Britain and Europe, presented programmes for West Country TV and acted
with the Bristol Old Vic, as well as undertaking after-dinner speaking
engagements. It was announced on 4 March 2010 that Fred Wedlock had died, in
hospital in Bath, Somerset, following a heart attack, after having contracted
pneumonia.
80
Fred
Wedlock
Oldest Swinger In
Town
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CODS
1
82
Richard Digance
Drinking With
Rosie
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CODS
2