1. Peter Frederick Wedlock was an English folk singer best known for his UK hit single "The Oldest Swinger in Town", which was covered by German comedian Karl Dall as "Der alteste Popper der Stadt".
13 Facts About Fred Wedlock
1. 2.
Fred Wedlock 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.
3.
Fred Wedlock was born in the old Bristol Maternity Hospital in Southwell Street, Kingsdown, Bristol.
4.
Fred Wedlock was brought up in Redcliffe, where his father ran the York House pub.
5.
Fred Wedlock sang in the church choir at St Mary Redcliffe.
6.
Fred Wedlock represented the school and the Old Bristolians playing hockey.
7.
Fred Wedlock was a regular performer at the Bristol Troubadour Club and he played the folk circuit, both prior to, and in the wake of, his single chart success, with performances at clubs and festivals all over the world.
8.
Fred Wedlock presented many programmes on West Country TV including Bargain Hunters on HTV.
9.
Fred Wedlock appeared in several productions for Bristol theatre company, The Ministry of Entertainment, most recently in December 2009.
10.
Fred Wedlock's daughter, Hannah Wedlock, was an occasional member of the Pigsty Hill Light Orchestra, another Bristol-based outfit, whom Fred made his support band at an early stage of their career.
11.
Fred Wedlock's grandfather, Billy Wedlock, captained Bristol City FC and was a regular for England in the early 20th century.
12.
The former Fred Wedlock Stand at Ashton Gate was named in his honour.
13.
Fred Wedlock lived at Amesbury near Timsbury, Somerset where for many years he contributed to village life by providing entertainment and helping with raising funds for local projects.