Talk:George Formby, Jr.

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Nearly a B. A picture and some references would be good.

The article may be improved by following the WikiProject Biography 11 easy steps to producing at least a B article. -- Yamara 09:37, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Discussion

"Thursday Next"???? Does anyone really care that he makes an appearance in this obscure fantasy series? I mean, he makes appearances in other fiction I could cite, but it doesn't seem very relevant somehow. 23:21, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Reverted edit

George Formby appeared as himself in the 100th epidode of The Matthew Barnard Show along side such celebrities as George Michael and Garry Glitter. ???? George Michael and Garry Glitter? Methinks someone taketh the pith. Pattenicus

Although this was obviously a piss-take, it would not have been impossible for Formby and Gliter to have appeared on the same bill as Formby continued to appear on stage until the 1950s and Glitter's career began in the 1950s when he was a teenager (under different names). At the time, their musical styles were perhaps not so different as people might imagine. DavidFarmbrough 08:53, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Instrument

It is well documented that George Formby played a ukulele, however when looking at pictures he is playing a banjo... would someone like to clarify this please.

He plays the ukulele as well as the ukulele banjo.
And the banjo ukelele and the banjolele! DavidFarmbrough 08:53, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

Lets clear this up once and for all, George played a type of ukulele called a Banjolele, an instrument developed in America by Alvin D. Keech. it is tuned and played like a ukulele though has the construction of a Banjo (Although much smaller)-GeorgeFormby1

[edit] Dates

Does anyone have dates for the partial discography?DavidFarmbrough 08:53, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

also dates for the films would be nice Johncmullen1960 12:39, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Photos

It seems at some stage this article had a photo of George because its listed in google Images. It would be nice to have at least one photo of him. Maybe the one at [1] or as an older man at [2]. -- RND  T  C  16:43, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Merger proposal as part of the Notability wikiproject

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The result was merge into George Formby. --Futurano 11:19, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

I proposed to merge Beryl Ingham (his wife) into this article because I think that her life details not associated with their joint activities are not notable enough to deserve a separate article. --Futurano 15:02, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

There are some who would consider all England step dancing champion and clogdancer notable. Sadly, I can't put myself in that camp. So, Support. Kbthompson 15:37, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
I just thought we didn't know for sure if that championship itself is notable. For instance, it may not be the only, or even the most important, contest of its kind. Additionally, if such contests are held annually, we're going to be flooded with their results here :) --Futurano 11:34, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
Discussion: There are a number of music hall stars who 'got their start' in such competitions, so in a way it is of itself notable. They tended to be organised by publicans, and many were rigged (so they didn't have to pay out the prize money - see Dan Leno for example - and that was the world championship!). I think the criteria that they went onto greater things is perhaps more relevant. I would suggest that Beryl be merged here, given her own section that mentions all her achievements, and the original page changed to redirect here. That should satisfy all opinions. Kbthompson 12:05, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
So, how long do you think we should wait for other opinions? I got no clear answer after reading talk at WP:MM. Would five days be fine? --Futurano 12:38, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
I think all it says there is Be bold. Make May 1st the deadline. Whatever date you use, you can be sure people will whine immediately after, but not make their views known before ...Kbthompson 14:25, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
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[edit] The Order of Lenin

it seems George was not given the order of Lenin, it's not metioned in any reliable sources and is not included in the list of George's personal possesions in Alan Randall's collection-GeorgeFormby1 —Preceding comment was added at 13:11, 21 November 2007 (UTC)