About Duncan Johnstone
Lived 1925 – 1999 (aged 74). Duncan Johnstone was a British musician and composer.
Duncan Johnstone (25 July 1925 – 14 November 1999) was a Scottish bagpiper and composer.
He was born in Glasgow, Scotland. His parents were Alexander Johnstone (born MacMillan) from Benbecula and his mother Kate MacMillan from Craigston, Barra. His mother was the sister of Father John MacMillan of Barra for whom the 2/4 march piping tune was named. Upon leaving school, he was apprenticed as a cabinetmaker. During World War II, Duncan served with the Submarine Surveillance Mine Sweeping Service in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas.
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Who was Duncan Johnstone?
Scottish musician (1925–1999)
When was Duncan Johnstone born?
Duncan Johnstone was born on 25 July 1925.
When did Duncan Johnstone die?
Duncan Johnstone died on 14 November 1999.
What was Duncan Johnstone's occupation?
Duncan Johnstone was a musician and composer.
What nationality was Duncan Johnstone?
Duncan Johnstone was British.
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