George Formby

United Kingdom, 1921–1960

Lancashire entertainer and virtuoso banjolele player. One of Britain's biggest pre-war stars, known for comic songs, cheeky wit and remarkable fretboard dexterity.

MusicRoots documents 0 artists who influenced George Formby and 1 artist George Formby influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Which artists did George Formby influence?

• George Harrison — Formby was one of Harrison's earliest musical influences — his banjolele virtuosity sparked George's fascination with the fretboard.