Wally Whyton

Wally Whyton played a major role in the shaping of post-World War II British music. As co-founder and lead singer of influential late-'50s skiffle band the Vipers, Whyton influenced a diverse range of artists, including the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Martin Carthy, Dave Swarbrick, Davey Graham, and Danny Thompson. Later in his career, he became one of England's best-loved radio personalities. The voice of country music on England's BBC Radio 2, he hosted the popular show Country Club for more than two decades. Born in London, Whyton studied piano and trombone as a youngster....