Wal Pink
Walter Augustus Pink (10 May 1862—27 October 1922) was an English music hall performer, writer and theatre producer.
Wal Pink was born in Paddington, London, and started his career as a singer in smoking concerts, before appearing on the music hall stage. He became a popular performer, as well as a lyricist of songs and monologues for other performers. His usual co-writers included Frank Aylmer and George Le Brunn, and he wrote for such artists as Charles Godfrey ("The Seventh Royal Fusiliers", written with Le Brunn, 1891), James Fawn, Vesta Tilley, Harry Tate, and Marie Lloyd.[1]
He was one of the founding members of the
Pink became well known for writing comedy sketches and pantomimes, and for writing and producing theatrical revues, particularly at the Hippodrome in London.[7] He was a member of the organising committee for the first Royal Variety Performance, in 1912, afterwards commenting that "the music hall has come into its kingdom".[8]
His death came after he had driven from London to
References
- ^ Songs written or co-written by Wal Pink, Database of Popular Music. Retrieved 2 February 2021
- ^ "A Slice of History", Grand Order of Water Rats. Retrieved 2 February 2021
- ^ Mark Ritchie, "The Grand Order of Water Rats", ukcabaret.com, 23 July 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2021
- ^ Armond Fields, Fred Stone: Circus Performer and Musical Comedy Star, McFarland Inc., 2002, p.73
- ^ "The Palace Pier Theatre, Brighton", ArthurLloyd.co.uk. Retrieved 2 February 2021
- ^ "Joe O'Gorman", Music Hall Guild. Retrieved 2 February 2021
- ^ a b "Wal Pink Dies", Variety, November 1922, p.98. Retrieved 2 February 2021
- ^ "1912 - London Palace Theatre", Royal Variety Charity. Retrieved 2 February 2021