Fred Wedlock (23 May 1942 – 4 March 2010) was a folk singer best known for his UK hitsingle "The Oldest Swinger In Town". He performed at many venues in Britain and Europe, presented programmes for West Country TV and acted with the Bristol Old Vic and the Ministry of Entertainment, as well as undertaking after-dinner speaking engagements.
Early life
Fred Wedlock was born in the old Bristol Maternity Hospital in Southwell Street, Kingsdown, Bristol. He was brought up in Redcliffe, where his father ran the York House pub. He sang in the church choir at St Mary Redcliffe. Wedlock was educated at Bristol Grammar School in the 1950s. He represented the school and the Old Bristolians playing hockey.
Career
After attending Swansea University, he taught in the East End of London during the 1960s and then at South Bristol College, before taking up music full-time in the 1970s. Wedlock was a regular performer at the Bristol Troubadour Club and he played the folk circuit, both prior to, and in the wake of, his single chart success, with performances at clubs and festivals all over the world. He also presented many programmes on West Country TV. In 1997 Wedlock took a leading role in Bristol Old Vic's production of Up the Feeder, Down the Mouth, a theatrical history of Bristol Docks, written by A. C. H. Smith. In 2001 the production was restaged on the waterfront. He also appeared in several productions for Bristol theatre company, The Ministry of Entertainment, most recently in December 2009.
Fred singing that old classic on top of the pops 2 that got to number 6 in january 1981
published: 16 Dec 2007
Fred Wedlock - Tights in White Satin. live at Ridings High School Arts Centre, Bristol 26 Feb 1998.
The Oldest Swinger In Town launched by Radio One DJ Noel Edmonds who got hold of the privately funded single (one of one hundred copies pressed) and gave it air-play on his show. EMI who turned it down, it later was signed by Elton John's label 'Rocket' Follwing an appearance on TOTP It later reached No 5 in the UK Charts & No1 in Ireland 1981.
My brother Charles Hart of Future Entertainments booked Fred and he sugested that I asked Fred (1998) if he would like a video of his show?, he quoted " I have never thought of having a video done" to my knowledge this live concert production is the only one ever filmed!
Fred Wedlock recorded live at the Ridings High School Arts Centre, Bristol 26 February 1998.
Fred was born on May 23, 1942, and brought up in a pub, where his first paid gig wa...
published: 09 May 2010
Fred Wedlock - Oldest Swinger In Town at the Ridings High School Arts Centre, Bristol 26 Feb1998.
The Oldest Swinger In Town launched by Radio One DJ Noel Edmonds who got hold of the privately funded single (one of one hundred copies pressed) and gave it air-play on his show. EMI who turned it down, it later was signed by Elton John's label 'Rocket' Following an appearance on TOTP It later reached No 5 in the UK Charts & No1 in Ireland 1981.
My brother Charles Hart of Future Entertainments booked Fred and he suggested that I asked Fred (1998) if he would like a video of his show?, he quoted " I have never thought of having a video done" to my knowledge this live concert production is the only one ever filmed!
Fred Wedlock recorded live at the Ridings High School Arts Centre, Bristol 26 February 1998.
Fred was born on May 23, 1942, and brought up in a pub, where his first pai...
published: 09 May 2010
Fred Wedlock - The Great Fish Finger Disaster
published: 29 Jun 2022
Handier Household Help
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Handier Household Help · Fred Wedlock
The Folker and Frollicks
℗ 1971 Saydisc Records
Released on: 1966-12-31
Music Publisher: Village Thing Music
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published: 13 May 2016
Fred Wedlock - The Folker (Revisited)
'The Folker' has already been uploaded to youtube, but as far as I know, not a live version. For me, Fred Wedlock was above all a live act. I hope you enjoy this version.
published: 14 Feb 2015
Fred Wedlock - Handier Household Help
Handier Household Help from Fred Wedlock Frollicks.
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published: 23 Mar 2008
Fred Wedlock Breathalysed
published: 12 May 2022
Fred Wedlock ITV Westcountry Tonight
ITV interview with author John Hudson.
Fred Wedlock funny man of folk available at www.bristolbooks.org
The Oldest Swinger In Town launched by Radio One DJ Noel Edmonds who got hold of the privately funded single (one of one hundred copies pressed) and gave it air...
The Oldest Swinger In Town launched by Radio One DJ Noel Edmonds who got hold of the privately funded single (one of one hundred copies pressed) and gave it air-play on his show. EMI who turned it down, it later was signed by Elton John's label 'Rocket' Follwing an appearance on TOTP It later reached No 5 in the UK Charts & No1 in Ireland 1981.
My brother Charles Hart of Future Entertainments booked Fred and he sugested that I asked Fred (1998) if he would like a video of his show?, he quoted " I have never thought of having a video done" to my knowledge this live concert production is the only one ever filmed!
Fred Wedlock recorded live at the Ridings High School Arts Centre, Bristol 26 February 1998.
Fred was born on May 23, 1942, and brought up in a pub, where his first paid gig was at the age of four singing to the customers for which his fee was sixpence (6d).
The Oldest Swinger In Town launched by Radio One DJ Noel Edmonds who got hold of the privately funded single (one of one hundred copies pressed) and gave it air-play on his show. EMI who turned it down, it later was signed by Elton John's label 'Rocket' Follwing an appearance on TOTP It later reached No 5 in the UK Charts & No1 in Ireland 1981.
My brother Charles Hart of Future Entertainments booked Fred and he sugested that I asked Fred (1998) if he would like a video of his show?, he quoted " I have never thought of having a video done" to my knowledge this live concert production is the only one ever filmed!
Fred Wedlock recorded live at the Ridings High School Arts Centre, Bristol 26 February 1998.
Fred was born on May 23, 1942, and brought up in a pub, where his first paid gig was at the age of four singing to the customers for which his fee was sixpence (6d).
The Oldest Swinger In Town launched by Radio One DJ Noel Edmonds who got hold of the privately funded single (one of one hundred copies pressed) and gave it air...
The Oldest Swinger In Town launched by Radio One DJ Noel Edmonds who got hold of the privately funded single (one of one hundred copies pressed) and gave it air-play on his show. EMI who turned it down, it later was signed by Elton John's label 'Rocket' Following an appearance on TOTP It later reached No 5 in the UK Charts & No1 in Ireland 1981.
My brother Charles Hart of Future Entertainments booked Fred and he suggested that I asked Fred (1998) if he would like a video of his show?, he quoted " I have never thought of having a video done" to my knowledge this live concert production is the only one ever filmed!
Fred Wedlock recorded live at the Ridings High School Arts Centre, Bristol 26 February 1998.
Fred was born on May 23, 1942, and brought up in a pub, where his first paid gig was at the age of four singing to the customers for which his fee was sixpence (6d).
The Oldest Swinger In Town launched by Radio One DJ Noel Edmonds who got hold of the privately funded single (one of one hundred copies pressed) and gave it air-play on his show. EMI who turned it down, it later was signed by Elton John's label 'Rocket' Following an appearance on TOTP It later reached No 5 in the UK Charts & No1 in Ireland 1981.
My brother Charles Hart of Future Entertainments booked Fred and he suggested that I asked Fred (1998) if he would like a video of his show?, he quoted " I have never thought of having a video done" to my knowledge this live concert production is the only one ever filmed!
Fred Wedlock recorded live at the Ridings High School Arts Centre, Bristol 26 February 1998.
Fred was born on May 23, 1942, and brought up in a pub, where his first paid gig was at the age of four singing to the customers for which his fee was sixpence (6d).
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Handier Household Help · Fred Wedlock
The Folker and Frollicks
℗ 1971 Saydisc Records
Released on: 1966-12-31...
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Handier Household Help · Fred Wedlock
The Folker and Frollicks
℗ 1971 Saydisc Records
Released on: 1966-12-31
Music Publisher: Village Thing Music
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Handier Household Help · Fred Wedlock
The Folker and Frollicks
℗ 1971 Saydisc Records
Released on: 1966-12-31
Music Publisher: Village Thing Music
Auto-generated by YouTube.
'The Folker' has already been uploaded to youtube, but as far as I know, not a live version. For me, Fred Wedlock was above all a live act. I hope you enjoy th...
'The Folker' has already been uploaded to youtube, but as far as I know, not a live version. For me, Fred Wedlock was above all a live act. I hope you enjoy this version.
'The Folker' has already been uploaded to youtube, but as far as I know, not a live version. For me, Fred Wedlock was above all a live act. I hope you enjoy this version.
Handier Household Help from Fred Wedlock Frollicks.
If you like this or any other of my stuff please vote and comment also you can see and hear my stuff and ...
Handier Household Help from Fred Wedlock Frollicks.
If you like this or any other of my stuff please vote and comment also you can see and hear my stuff and me at these places:
http://www.youtube.com/gavdoff
http://www.myspace.com/dfunkyjunky
http://www.myspace.com/bigfriendlygav
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?aid=611412&t=6484
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?aid=370996&t=5351
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?aid=611411&t=5361
Handier Household Help from Fred Wedlock Frollicks.
If you like this or any other of my stuff please vote and comment also you can see and hear my stuff and me at these places:
http://www.youtube.com/gavdoff
http://www.myspace.com/dfunkyjunky
http://www.myspace.com/bigfriendlygav
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?aid=611412&t=6484
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?aid=370996&t=5351
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?aid=611411&t=5361
The Oldest Swinger In Town launched by Radio One DJ Noel Edmonds who got hold of the privately funded single (one of one hundred copies pressed) and gave it air-play on his show. EMI who turned it down, it later was signed by Elton John's label 'Rocket' Follwing an appearance on TOTP It later reached No 5 in the UK Charts & No1 in Ireland 1981.
My brother Charles Hart of Future Entertainments booked Fred and he sugested that I asked Fred (1998) if he would like a video of his show?, he quoted " I have never thought of having a video done" to my knowledge this live concert production is the only one ever filmed!
Fred Wedlock recorded live at the Ridings High School Arts Centre, Bristol 26 February 1998.
Fred was born on May 23, 1942, and brought up in a pub, where his first paid gig was at the age of four singing to the customers for which his fee was sixpence (6d).
The Oldest Swinger In Town launched by Radio One DJ Noel Edmonds who got hold of the privately funded single (one of one hundred copies pressed) and gave it air-play on his show. EMI who turned it down, it later was signed by Elton John's label 'Rocket' Following an appearance on TOTP It later reached No 5 in the UK Charts & No1 in Ireland 1981.
My brother Charles Hart of Future Entertainments booked Fred and he suggested that I asked Fred (1998) if he would like a video of his show?, he quoted " I have never thought of having a video done" to my knowledge this live concert production is the only one ever filmed!
Fred Wedlock recorded live at the Ridings High School Arts Centre, Bristol 26 February 1998.
Fred was born on May 23, 1942, and brought up in a pub, where his first paid gig was at the age of four singing to the customers for which his fee was sixpence (6d).
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Handier Household Help · Fred Wedlock
The Folker and Frollicks
℗ 1971 Saydisc Records
Released on: 1966-12-31
Music Publisher: Village Thing Music
Auto-generated by YouTube.
'The Folker' has already been uploaded to youtube, but as far as I know, not a live version. For me, Fred Wedlock was above all a live act. I hope you enjoy this version.
Handier Household Help from Fred Wedlock Frollicks.
If you like this or any other of my stuff please vote and comment also you can see and hear my stuff and me at these places:
http://www.youtube.com/gavdoff
http://www.myspace.com/dfunkyjunky
http://www.myspace.com/bigfriendlygav
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?aid=611412&t=6484
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?aid=370996&t=5351
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?aid=611411&t=5361
Fred Wedlock (23 May 1942 – 4 March 2010) was a folk singer best known for his UK hitsingle "The Oldest Swinger In Town". He performed at many venues in Britain and Europe, presented programmes for West Country TV and acted with the Bristol Old Vic and the Ministry of Entertainment, as well as undertaking after-dinner speaking engagements.
Early life
Fred Wedlock was born in the old Bristol Maternity Hospital in Southwell Street, Kingsdown, Bristol. He was brought up in Redcliffe, where his father ran the York House pub. He sang in the church choir at St Mary Redcliffe. Wedlock was educated at Bristol Grammar School in the 1950s. He represented the school and the Old Bristolians playing hockey.
Career
After attending Swansea University, he taught in the East End of London during the 1960s and then at South Bristol College, before taking up music full-time in the 1970s. Wedlock was a regular performer at the Bristol Troubadour Club and he played the folk circuit, both prior to, and in the wake of, his single chart success, with performances at clubs and festivals all over the world. He also presented many programmes on West Country TV. In 1997 Wedlock took a leading role in Bristol Old Vic's production of Up the Feeder, Down the Mouth, a theatrical history of Bristol Docks, written by A. C. H. Smith. In 2001 the production was restaged on the waterfront. He also appeared in several productions for Bristol theatre company, The Ministry of Entertainment, most recently in December 2009.