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George Wilson

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Last update: 23 Aug 2008 03:22 PM
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Location: EUROPE: United Kingdom: England
Signed up: 01/13/07 06:58:10
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Genre: Folk Rock
Influences: Shep Woolley, Richard T, Ron Trueman Border, Mark Knopfler,
Website: http://www.free-webspace.biz/titus/george.html

Biography

Born within the sound of the shipyard rivet guns, making him a true ‘Geordie’, this native Tynesider moved to the south of England when he joined the Royal Navy as a boy. (It was either that or the shipyards and they turned him down because he couldn’t play football!)

He comes from a long line of boxers although his maternal Grandfather was an Irish Wolfhound.

George took up the guitar because no one had, at that time, invented the video and, due to a recurring sports injury, needed an activity with his hands that wouldn't get him arrested. (Although it has been said that when he sings he should be locked up!)

His family were well-known musicians in the northeast of England.

During the floods of 1953 his mother rescued him from the rising waters by paddling out of the family home on a sofa whilst his father accompanied her on the piano.

His music has been variously described as pop, folk, rock 'n' roll and dire.
All joking aside, George has built up quite an impressive reputation as both an entertainer and compere at some of the country’s most prestigious music festivals (Eastleigh, Guernsey, Maryport, Fareham, Solent Song & Ale,Winchester, Broadstairs, Miskin, Wallingford et al) as well as in folk clubs and pubs all over England.

As well as performing as a solo artist he is joined by Geoff Higginbottom & Wounded John Scott Cree as The Phatt-B’Stards - a seriously fun good-time band and by 'Banjo' Bill McKinnon as Nine Mile Ride

He also teams up with Shep Woolley, Gary Blakely & Pete Fyfe as The ‘andsome Cabin Boys and with various, available musicians as Irish band Blo na Gael
(He is also a very good Father Christmas)

A more recent venture features George's daughters, Jenny & Kaite as "Polly’s On The Shore" singing songs of ‘the girls that were left behind’ or as "The Rock Chicks", when you’ll find them singing more modern songs or doing some top-line backing vocals for ’the old feller’ or The Phatt-B’Stards.

Over the years George has supported some of the country’s biggest names in the world of folk entertainment; Jez Lowe, Harvey Andrews, Mike Silver, Artisan, Fred Wedlock & Show of Hands and in July 2004 he supported his idol, Richard Thompson in a one-off concert in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

His life-long ambition as an entertainer was to play at The Royal Albert Hall and this he achieved in July 2002. Now he would like to play inside !

When not strumming the guitar and thinking up silly jokes he works for a bank but is not allowed anywhere near the money. However he is allowed to answer the phone, take messages and he makes a great cup of tea.

He also has a great sense of humour! (And a waistline to match)

He has two daughters and lives with his wife, in Hedge End, Hampshire (where the M27 is cobbled) occasionally making forays into Dorset to visit his Mother-In-Law (He says it saves her visiting him!) and every couple of years makes the pilgrimage back to Tyneside to see if he can find the hubcaps off his car.

Happily (thanks to the makers of PROZAC) he no longer works for Southampton (Anti) Social Services

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smiffy (08/18/08 04:17:21)

G'day wee George. I've just read your biography. I hadn't realised you hailed from Geordie land. I spent the night in the Gosforth County Jail, after getting picked up with my Chrissie, in Newcastle... holding hands in public. We'd been eloping to Scotland. Long story. Chrissie spent three nights in their Death Cell. Glad to say she had no lasting ill-affects, or so she keeps telling me. It's a bit hard to tell after 43 years. Anyway, your song about rising every time you fall was featured on the public screen so I dived in for a listen. The words remind me of my Da. A good man. A gentle man. He'd have enjoyed your song. I should get in to your site more regularly. Hugs from the Nether Regions PS Have you blocked every eZfolker besides me? I can't be the only one who reckons your a gem. PPS How long, approximately does it take to brew a Theakston's?

smiffy (02/10/07 16:49:10)

PS I also wished I could send an email just the once. Oh, and I wished you'd send your replies to me to me. Then I'd be able to read them without coming to your site. ;-] (That's not a nag, old mate; I enjoy coming to your site!)

smiffy (02/10/07 16:46:32)

This morning (Sunday) I took the unusual step of listening to music sober. When Jenny Smiles made me wish I could express my thoughts as beautifully as that. And I wished my voice had the same easy richness yours has.

smiffy (02/10/07 16:46:30)

Tuglet (01/30/07 14:34:34)

Yo! Smiffy! My Mate Shep is visiting your neck o' the woods. Oz first then a trip round NZ then home for April - He flew out yesterday (29th) Glad you liked DGA - I chose it as the album title and was lucky enough to get a publicity photo from Theakston's Brewers - It really ain't me on the bike with the barrel!!

smiffy (01/30/07 00:39:40)

George, they won't let me add to my fan comments. I was trying to say I know Darlin' Good Ale, but I also know her sister, Brandy. She's here with me now, comforting me.. till the morrow. Lovely music, mon petit joli coque. One day.....

Keith W (01/18/07 14:14:57)

Hello mate.Aye it's me Keith Ward.Your'e sounding good mate even at your ripe awld age. Hope to get to see you for another beer,you never know I might get down your way this year and meet in the Platform again. I've known George many years now and he is a trully good performer.Just a pity I don't get to see him live.Good luck mate.

Tuglet (01/18/07 10:01:48)

Have fun there, Smiffy? - No sweat buddy! - RTB will be chuffed you're downloading his stuff - He is a VERY prolific writer. I'm doing a bit of backing for him tonight at a gig in Southampton UK. Manning 416? Do I know you?? You sound like you know me? FolkinAnnie!! Hoo's it goin' Hen?? Thanks for the comments. Love to Ricardo!

smiffy (01/17/07 21:06:32)

Tried Ron's site and I'm impressed. I hjad a wee potter with background dulcimer while I was listening to "Morphine". Hope nobody minds too much. I've downloaded it too, so I can practice without having to go online all the time.

manning416 (01/17/07 12:46:48)

Nice page George. Looking forward to seeing you around the clubs this year. Have been driving the family barmy with Waltzings for Dreamers.

Tuglet (01/17/07 11:47:19)

Many thanks Smiffy! The only time sequence I can recognise is 3/4 time! Learning to waltz and polka at school - If only the cha-cha had been in the same rhythm!! Me Mum would be chuffed to know that you were listening to me in New Zealand - She thought 'across the county' was across the world' Now here's her little fat lad being listened to half a world away!!

Kaite Wilson (01/17/07 09:46:30)

This is my Dad and all I will say is I have never met anybody that is more passionate and committed to music. 'Folkin Annie' is correct, he is a fantastic performer and a comic one at that. Anyone that has seen this man perform will agree with me when I say you are guaranteed a good night. Keep it up Da' x x x x x x x

FolkinAnnie (01/17/07 06:39:15)

Good luck to you George, you deserve it. Love the wee piccie and the songs, am listening to them as I write. Hope to see you in the clubs this year. To those who read this - He is a great performer. See you in the bar!

smiffy (01/16/07 20:50:03)

G'day from New Zealand, George. I stopped in to look at your photos and had a chuckle at the Troubadour pic. Then I had a listen to your Waltzes song. The only dance I can do is the waltz (or the polka if the wife's been taking her slimming pills.) You're right! The waltz is for dreamers. Really enjoyed it. Keep 'em coming.