About William John Evans
Lived 1866 – 1947 (aged 81). William John Evans was a British musician, composer and tailor.
William John Evans (29 November 1866 – 12 December 1947) was a Welsh musician and composer, best known for his hymn-tunes.
Evans was born in Aberdare, and began his career as an apprentice to his father, a tailor who was also a musician.
When, in 1906, Evans returned to Aberdare after successfully conducting the Cynon Male Voice Choir at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in Caernarfon, he was given a hero's welcome at the local station and a reception by the local council. He later became conductor of the Aberaman Institute Choir.
Evans died in Aberystwyth, aged 81.
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Welsh musician
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William John Evans was born on 29 November 1866 in Aberdare.
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William John Evans died on 12 December 1947.
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William John Evans was a musician, composer and tailor.
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William John Evans was British.
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