Lionel Morton
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Lionel Morton (born Lionel Walmsley, 14 August 1942)[1] is an English former musician and television presenter.
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Birth name | Lionel Walmsley |
Born | (1942-08-14) 14 August 1942 (age 81) Blackburn, Lancashire, England |
Occupation(s) | Musician and television presenter |
Morton was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England.[1] In the early 1960s, he was the lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist of the group, the Four Pennies. They are best known for their biggest hit single, "Juliet" which reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in May 1964.[2] Morton and his group appeared seven times on the BBC Television music charts programme, Top of the Pops.
From April 1968 to December 1977, he was a regular presenter on the pre-school children's programme Play School. He also appeared during 1983/4. In the 1970s he went on to present on Play Away. He was formerly married to the actress, Julia Foster, for five years, with whom he had a daughter Emily.