George Formby, Sr. (October 4, 1875 – February 8 1921) was the father of George Formby, Jr., and a star in his own right. He performed in the Edwardian music halls. Singing in a sardonic, naive but somehow knowing style, plagued by ill-health he was one of the highest paid entertainers of his day.

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  • George Formby, Sr. (October 4, 1875 – February 8 1921) was the father of George Formby, Jr., and a star in his own right. He performed in the Edwardian music halls. Singing in a sardonic, naive but somehow knowing style, plagued by ill-health he was one of the highest paid entertainers of his day. (en)
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  • George Formby, Sr. (October 4, 1875 – February 8 1921) was the father of George Formby, Jr., and a star in his own right. He performed in the Edwardian music halls. Singing in a sardonic, naive but somehow knowing style, plagued by ill-health he was one of the highest paid entertainers of his day. (en)
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