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Tommy Banner

Summary

Tommy Banner (born 1 August 1939) is a British musician, known for being the longest serving member of The Wurzels.

Tommy Banner
Banner (left) performing with The Wurzels in 2011
Banner (left) performing with The Wurzels in 2011
Background information
Born (1939-08-01) 1 August 1939 (age 84)
Edinburgh, Scotland
GenresScrumpy and Western
Instrument(s)Accordion, piano
Years active1967-present
Member ofThe Wurzels

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Banner was raised in 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, making him the longest serving member.

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

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

References edit

  1. ^ a b "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.