Fred Wedlock

Fred Wedlock
Fred Wedlock
	Wedlock performing at Allerford Folk Festival in 2003
Background information
Birth name	Peter Frederick Wedlock
Born	23 May 1942; Bristol, England
Died	4 March 2010 (aged 67); Bath, England
Genres	Comedy, folk, Scrumpy and Western
Occupation(s)	Humorist, guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor
Years active	1960s–2010
Labels	Various, see Discography

Peter Frederick Wedlock (23 May 1942 – 4 March 2010) was an English folk singer best known for his UK hit single "The Oldest Swinger in Town",^[1] which was covered by German comedian Karl Dall as "Der älteste Popper der Stadt". He performed at many venues in Britain and Europe, presented programmes for West Country TV and acted with the Bristol Old Vic, as well as undertaking after-dinner speaking engagements.

^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 595. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.

[British_Hit_Singles_&_Albums-1] Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 595. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.

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