Ronnie Aldrich

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Ronnie Aldrich (15 February 1916, Erith, Kent, England - 30 September 1993, Isle of Man) was a British easy listening pianist, arranger, conductor and composer.

Aldrich first gained fame in the 1940s as leader of The Squadronaires, up until their disbanding in 1964.

He was noteworthy for the recording development of playing two pianos in his recordings. He recorded for London Records for the 1960s and 1970s, moving to EMI in the 1980s. He also regularly broadcast on BBC Radio 2 with his own orchestra as well as with the BBC Radio Orchestra, directing from the piano.

Ronnie was also widely known as the musical director for the world-famous The Benny Hill Show. He was appointed musical director at Thames Television.

Aldrich died of prostate cancer at age 77.

[edit] Discography

  • Melody and Percussion for Two Pianos, London Phase 4 SP-44007, 1961
  • Ronnie Aldrich and His Two Pianos, London Phase 4 SP-44018
  • The Magnificent Pianos of Ronnie Aldrich, London Phase 4 SP-44029
  • The Romantic Pianos of Ronnie Aldrich, London Phase 4 SP-44042
  • Christmas with Ronnie Aldrich. London Phase 4 SP-44051
  • Magic Moods of Ronnie Aldrich, London Phase 4 SP-44062
  • That Aldrich Feeling, London Phase 4 SP-44070
  • All Time Piano Hits, London Phase 4 SP-44081
  • Two Pianos in Hollywood, London Phase 4 SP-44092, 1965
  • Two Pianos Today!, London Phase 4 SP-44100
  • For Young Lovers, London Phase 4 SP 44108
  • This Way "In," London Phase 4 SP-44116
  • Its Happening Now, London Phase 4 SP-44127
  • Destination Love, London Phase 4 SP 44135
  • Here Come the Hits!, London Phase 4 SP-44143
  • Love Story, London Phase 4 SP-44162, 1971
  • Invitation To Love, London Phase 4 SP-44176, 1972
  • Come to Where the Love Is, London Phase 4 SP 44190
  • Soft And Wicked, London Phase 4 SP-44195
  • Top of the World, London Phase 4 SP-44203, 1973
  • The Way We Were, London Phase 4 SP 44209
  • In the Gentle Hours, London Phase 4 SP-44221, 1975
  • Love, London Phase 4 SP 44253
  • Reflections, London Phase 4 SP-44264, 1976
  • Webb Country, London Phase 4 SP-44278
  • Evergreen, London Phase 4 SP-44286, 1977
  • Melodies from the Classics, London Phase 4 SP-44300
  • Emotions, London Phase 4 SP-44310
  • Close to You, London H-17156
  • Soft & Wicked, London H-17195
  • One Fine Day, Amberjack 902, 1981
  • For All Seasons EMI CD MFP 6016 1987
  • Ronnie Aldrich, his Piano and Orchestra EMI CC220 1988

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