Johnny Ashcroft

John Lewis Ashcroft OAM FAIHA (1 February 1927 – 19 May 2021) was an Australian country music and folk entertainer, singer, songwriter, and musician, who also recorded pop, skiffle, jazz, and disco as his alter ego, the Baron. He was married to fellow performer Gay Kayler, with whom he recorded on numerous occasions.

Johnny Ashcroft
OAM
Ashcroft in 1948, with 1935 Gibson Acoustic Guitar
Background information
Birth nameJohn Lewis Ashcroft
Born(1927-02-01)1 February 1927
North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died19 May 2021(2021-05-19) (aged 94)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Years active1946-2021
Websitewww.johnnyashcroft.com.au
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