Reginald Dixon

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Born 16 October 1904. Died 9 May 1985.

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Reginald Dixon, MBE, ARCM, born Reginald Herbert Dixon (16 October 1904 – 9 May 1985), was a British theatre organist who was primarily known for his position as organist at the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool, a position he held from March 1930 until March 1970. He made and sold more recordings than any other organist before him, or since. During his fifty year career he was one of the top-selling artists, his prolific output ranking alongside the output of Victor Silvester and Bing Crosby.

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