Sydney Thompson (musician)

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Sydney Thompson was a BBC bandleader of the 1950s. His "Old-Tyme Dance Orchestra" was one of the leading UK bands of the period. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. Billboard 17 March 1951 p. 32 "leading dance bands of England including... Sydney Thompson's Recording Broadcasting Orchestra"
  2. The Story of the Fire Services 2003
  3. "Sydney Thompson's Olde-Tyme Dance Orchestra 78 RPM - Discography - UK - 78 RPM". 45worlds.com. Retrieved 4 December 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)