CJ Tingler
| CJ Tingler | |||||||
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| Oh! Calcutta! character | |||||||
| First appearance | 1969 | ||||||
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| Residence | 6 First Road South | ||||||
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CJ Tingler is a fictional character from Kenneth Tynan's Oh! Calcutta!, born on December 17, 1942.
Background
CJ Tingler is a minor character in Kenneth Tynan's play Oh! Calcutta!.
The character appears briefly. Tingler is depicted as never having met success in life, continually torn between law school and financial success and his love of music.
Plot Involvement
The play sees Tingler eventually overcome his emotional conflict, drop out of university and pursue a musical career. It is noted that he formed a jazz band named "The Sea and Cake" and was later killed by a band mate, who struck him in the head with a guitar.
Cultural Influence
- The jazz influenced progressive rock band The Sea and Cake was named in homage to Tingler's jazz ensemble.
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