George. Mell

George Melly (Alan George Heywood Melly) was an English jazz and blues singer, writer, critic, and lecturer known for his work on surrealism, film and television criticism, and autobiography. He became a prominent cultural figure in Britain through his performances, books, and media appearances, and was also associated with the British Humanist movement.

Liverpool, England Aug 17, 1926 Wikipedia
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