About Don Lang
Lived 1925 – 1992 (aged 67). Don Lang was a British jazz musician and bandleader.
Don Lang (born Gordon Langhorn; 19 January 1925 – 3 August 1992) was an English trombonist and singer who led Don Lang and his Frantic Five.
Biography Lang was born in Halifax, England, on 19 January 1925. He and his band appeared on Six-Five Special, the first BBC Television show for teenagers, from 1957. Lang played trombone on the song "Revolution 1" on the Beatles' 'White Album' . Lang retired in the late 1980s. HMV POP805: "Time Machine" / "Don't Open That Door"
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Lang?
English trombone player and singer (1925-1992)
When was Don Lang born?
Don Lang was born on 19 January 1925 in Halifax.
When did Don Lang die?
Don Lang died on 3 August 1992 in London.
What was Don Lang's occupation?
Don Lang was a jazz musician and bandleader.
What nationality was Don Lang?
Don Lang was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Don Lang (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Lang. https://biography.guide/don-lang/
MLA: "Don Lang." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-lang/.
Chicago: "Don Lang." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-lang/.
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