Wally whyton biography

Filter Results. Wally Whyton. Add to Cart. Safe Shopping. How to Order. International Shipping. Return Policy. In he was approached by the producer Ian Grant to host Country Meets Folk, a new series which bravely brought together the realms of country and folk music.

Originally intended as a six-week series, it remained on air for six and a half years. As a reason for the show's success, he explained that, "although both musical forms had their own identity, neither had the individual airplay that the ever increasing fans would have liked".

Another series, Both Sides Now, with no definitive musical ties, followed on the heels of Country Meets Folk and when the BBC launched its weekly Country Club show in the mids Wally Whyton was the natural choice as its presenter although the idea of being a "specialist" presenter worried him initially. But then you start hearing the songs, meeting the artists, talking to the writers and covering the events, and the pieces of the jigsaw fall into place. It was his interviews with countless country artists, and coverage of such events as the annual Wembley Festivals and regular visits to Nashville, combined with his informal presentation, that earned him respect within the industry as well as immense loyalty from the country fans.

Although he never overlooked the stalwarts of the country music scene, he also introduced many new artists to the British public by giving their records their first plays, among them Garth Brooks.

My Profile. Advanced Search. Artist Biography by Craig Harris. Born February 23, in London, England. Died January 21, in London, England. Genre Folk. Styles Contemporary Folk. He has a pure loving kind heart personality. Scroll Down and find everything about him.

He was born on 23 September , in United Kingdom. Popularly known as the musician of United Kingdom. He was seen as one of the most successful musician of all times.