Tommy Banner

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Tommy Banner
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Banner (left) performing with The Wurzels in 2011
Background information
Born (1939-08-01) 1 August 1939 (age 86)
Edinburgh, Scotland
Origin Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland
Genres Scrumpy and Western
Instrument(s)Accordion, piano
Years active1967-present
Member of The Wurzels

Tommy Banner (born 1 August 1939) is a Scottish musician, known for being the longest-serving member of The Wurzels. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Banner was raised in the nearby town of Penicuik, Midlothian. [1]

Banner joined the Wurzels in 1967 as an accordionist. [1] The Scrumpy and Western group are best known for their 1970s novelty songs such as The Combine Harvester and I Am A Cider Drinker. Banner still tours with the Wurzels after five decades.

Banner’s wife died on Valentine’s Day 2016, but Banner didn't publicly announce her death until October of that year. [2]

In 2020, Banner opened a restaurant in Highbridge, Somerset. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 "In the spotlight: Tommy Banner". Bridgwater Mercury. 2007-02-26. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  2. ↑ PILDITCH, DAVID (2016-10-10). "Wurzels legend Tommy Banner reveals heartache over death of wife". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  3. ↑ Burnham-On-Sea.com (2020-08-06). "Wurzels star Tommy Banner opens restaurant at Rich's Cider Farm near Highbridge". Burnham-On-Sea.com. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
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