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Billy Cotton

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Billy Cotton (born William Edward Cotton on May 6, 1899) was an English bandleader and entertainer, best known for his popular BBC radio and television show the Billy Cotton Band Show, which ran from 1949 to 1968. Beginning his career as a drummer, Cotton formed his first orchestra in 1924. With his trademark catchphrase "Wakey! Wakey!" and a lively mix of jazz music and comedy, Cotton became a household name in British entertainment.


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