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Re: Obituaries of noted Accringtonians.
Emile Grimshaw. 1880 - 1943.
Emile Grimshaw was a noted English banjo player who played for many years in a quartet in the early part of the 1900s and eventually extended his contributions to composition and instruction. He also formed a company with his son that manufactured both banjos and guitars, including the highly valued "Grimshaw Guitar". Many of Emile's classical banjo compositions are played to this day. He is credited with about 70 compositions.
Emile was born October 7, 1880 in Accrington and died December 12, 1943 in London. He apparently lived in Burnley until about 1933, when he moved to London and set up shop with his son. It is not known which line of Grimshaws Emile was descended from.
Emile Grimshaw, Banjo
History : Grimshaw Guitars
Grimshaw Guitars
Classic Banjo
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