Quenton Ashlyn
British entertainer aka Frank Kennedy
About Quenton Ashlyn
Lived 1858 – 1933 (aged 74). Quenton Ashlyn was a British entertainer and music hall.
J. Quenton Ashlyn (19 November 1858 - 5 January 1933) was the pseudonym of society entertainer Frank Kennedy.
In his autobiography, The Mighty God and a Sinner, Kennedy describes his natural talent for music and that the concert hall and theatre greatly fascinated him. Before his entertainment career he was employed in clerical duties on a Royal Commission, but he became so successful as a society entertainer that he abandoned government service.
He composed humorous songs which achieved popularity and a wide circulation. One of his works that is still popular is 'The Bassoon', which is still played today. It also has been professionally recorded in 'The Playful Pachyderm: Classic Miniatures for Bassoon and Orchestra', with Laurence Perkins as the bassoonist.
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Who was Quenton Ashlyn?
British entertainer aka Frank Kennedy (1858-1933)
When was Quenton Ashlyn born?
Quenton Ashlyn was born on 19 November 1858 in London.
When did Quenton Ashlyn die?
Quenton Ashlyn died on 5 January 1933 in Surrey.
What was Quenton Ashlyn's occupation?
Quenton Ashlyn was an entertainer and music hall.
What nationality was Quenton Ashlyn?
Quenton Ashlyn was British.
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