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Ronnie Hazlehurst

  • 79 years old
  • Born Mar 13, 1928
  • Died Oct 01, 2007
  • Dukinfield, United Kingdom
Former United Kingdom conductor and musical director at the Eurovision Song Contest, Ronnie Hazlehurst, has passed away aged 79. He was an icon for the UK at the Eurovision and is remembered by many fans.
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Ronnie Hazlehurst served as musical director for the United Kingdom three times, and conducted the orchestra eight times in all. He will be most fondly and vividly remembered by Eurovision fans for conducting the UK entry for Wembley, 1977, with an umbrella instead of a baton. The song, Rock bottom, went on to come second place for the host country, performed by Lynsey de Paul and Mike Moran.

Hazlehurst was also the man behind many well-loved British TV theme tunes, including Are you being served?, Blankety blank and Some mothers do 'ave 'em.

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Pete Cannon Aug 30, 2009

Goodbye Ronnie. You were a real star and a hero to all of us Eurovision fans, conducting for the UK so many times. You will never be forgotten.
RIP x

Mr Blankety Blank and Eurovision legend!

Melodimen Oct 05, 2007

Mr Hazlehurst your music will not be forgotten!

Our favourite moments are shared here:

http://melodimen.blogspot.com/2007/10/reach-for-stars-ronnie.html

r.i.p. Mr Hazlehurst

Tom Culkenny Oct 04, 2007

we always watched you on the tele! With the entire family. I have no idea you did so much more. rip

euronnie

Richard Derks Oct 04, 2007

Ronnie was an icon. You made me laugh man! Thanks.

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