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Popular 1950s and 1960s classical pianist who was called Britain's answer to Liberace.He had great success in England on television and radio. His TV series The Lythgoe Touch lasted for 85 weeks, and his radio show My Piano and I lasted 52 weeks.His recordings of American music were so admired that President Jimmy Carter instructed them to be added to the White House Library.
BEFORE FAMEHe was considered a protégé of legendary pianist Myra Hess.
PERSONAL LIFEHis father was a Royal Army Medical Corps sergeant major. His parents were hoping he would become a lawyer or accountant.
FUN FACTSPianist Clive Lythgoe were born on Saturday, birthstone is Diamond, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of Rabbite, it is 96 days until Clive Lythgoe next birthday.
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