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Henry "Harry" Bidgood (1898 – 15 November 1957), was an English composer, dance band leader and musical director for films.[1]

Born in London, he studied at The Royal College of Music. Bidgood released dance band music under various names, mostly notably Primo Scala and his Accordion Band.[2] Over the course of 20 years he would frequently broadcast on the BBC. Bidgood was also the musical director for numerous films including several George Formby films.Apart from the many recordings made under his own name, he also recorded as 'Rossini' and 'Don Porto'. As 'Primo Scala' he broadcast regularly on 'Music While You Work' until just before his death in November 1957.

References

  1. ^ Huntley, John (1972). British Film Music. Volume 2 of Literature of cinema. 195. p. 247. ISBN 0-405-03897-6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link) CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ "Primo Scala and his Accordion Band". NME.

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