Frank Lawes

Frank Lawes (1894–1970) was an English banjo composer and performer from Acton, London. He was responsible for composing a large number of well known banjo pieces which are still part of the standard repertoire and much recorded. He was unusual in playing a plectrum banjo finger style. His second wife Alice played the accordion. Died in Ifold, West Sussex. He was buried with his favourite banjo.

His son Jim is a pretty good amateur harmonia player and his granddaughter Alison Hustwitt is a singer songwriter although her instrument is the guitar.

He is the great grandfather of the motoring author, Jon Lawes.

Pieces Composed

The pieces he is believed to have composed currently stands at:

"Cute and Catchy" was originally to be named "Dinkie", a nickname given to his daughter, according to handwritten notes discovered on some of his music.

References

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