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Reginald Herbert Dixon, MBE, ARCM (16 October 1904 – 9 May 1985) was an English theatre organist who was primarily known for his position as organist at the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool, a position he held from March 1930 until March 1970. He made and sold more recordings than any other organist before him, or since.
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It was replaced in 1935 with one to Reginald Dixon’s specification. Excluding his time in the RAF during World War Two, Reginald Dixon played the Ballroom’s Wurlitzer organ from 1930 until his retirement in 1969. He returned for a farewell concert in 1970 to mark 40 years at the Blackpool Tower.
Dec 17, 2019 · Listen to Reginald Dixon at the Wurlitzer Organ of the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool by Reginald Dixon on Apple Music. 2019. 22 Songs. Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutes.
As a boy, I used to frequent The Blackpool Tower's Ballroom regularly. I remember watching legendary organist Reginald Dixon performing. The atmosphere was infectious and I must have imagined myself up there one day! How does the Wurltizer compare to other organs you have played?
