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Gordon Waller

1945 – 2009

Scottish guitarist

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About Gordon Waller

Lived 1945 – 2009 (aged 64). Gordon Waller was a British songwriter, singer, guitarist, singer-songwriter and recording artist.

Solo career With Waller and Asher parting ways, Waller attempted a solo career with little success, releasing one record...and Gordon. He also appeared in a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as Pharaoh in 1971,

At the time of his death, his first wife continued to reside in Fowey and his daughters remained associated with the village. In 1995, he moved to Los Angeles, California, and started a publishing company, Steel Wallet International. Ltd., with his longtime friend and later wife, Georgiana Steele. In later life, Waller lived in Ledyard, Connecticut. He is survived by his two grown daughters, Phillippa and Natalie, both by first wife Gay, and a granddaughter, Tyla, as well as both his sisters, Diana and Annie.

On 29 May 2010 a sold-out tribute performance for Gordon Waller was held at the Cannery Casino and Hotel, which was Waller's favourite Las Vegas venue. Performers included Peter Asher, Chad and Jeremy, Denny Laine, Terry Sylvester of The Hollies, Ian Whitcomb, John Walker of the Walker Brothers and DJ Fontana, Elvis Presley's drummer.

Discography

With Peter and Gordon In Touch With... (1964) Peter and Gordon (1964) World Without Love (1964) Hurtin' 'n' Lovin''' (1965) I Don't Want to See You Again (1965) I Go to Pieces (1965) True Love Ways (1965) Best of Peter and Gordon (1966) Peter and Gordon Sing & Play the Hits of Nashville (1966) Somewhere (1966) Woman (1966) In London for Tea (1967) Knight in Rusty Armour (1967) Lady Godiva (1967) Hot Cold & Custard (1968) Best of Peter and Gordon (1983) Hits of Peter and Gordon (1983) Best of Peter and Gordon (1991) Ultimate Peter and Gordon (2001) Definitive Collection: Knights in Rusty Armour'' (2003)

Solo albums

Singles

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gordon Waller?

Scottish guitarist (1945–2009)

When was Gordon Waller born?

Gordon Waller was born on 4 June 1945 in Braemar.

When did Gordon Waller die?

Gordon Waller died on 17 July 2009 in Norwich.

What was Gordon Waller's occupation?

Gordon Waller was a songwriter, singer, guitarist, singer-songwriter and recording artist.

What nationality was Gordon Waller?

Gordon Waller was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gordon Waller

· Wikidata: Q3610274

· DBpedia: Gordon Waller

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