Ronnie Hilton
Ronnie Hilton | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Adrian Hill |
| Born | 26 January 1926 Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 21 February 2001 (aged 75) Hailsham, East Sussex, England |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, radio presenter |
| Years active | 1954–1989 |
| Labels | His Master's Voice, Columbia |
Ronnie Hilton (born Adrian Hill; 26 January 1926 – 21 February 2001) was an English singer. According to his obituary in The Guardian newspaper, "For a time Hilton was a star – strictly for home consumption – with nine Top 20 hits between 1954 and 1957, that transitional era between 78 and 45rpm records. A quarter of a century later he became the voice of BBC Radio 2's Sounds of the Fifties series".
A true Yorkshireman, Hilton always remained loyal to his roots – especially to Leeds United. He composed, sang and recorded several anthems as tribute to the club.