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Anthony James "Lonnie" Donegan (29 April 1931 – 3 November 2002) was a British skiffle singer, songwriter and musician, referred to as the "King of Skiffle", who influenced 1960s British pop and rock musicians. Born in Scotland and brought up in England, Donegan began his career in the British trad jazz revival, but transitioned to skiffle in the mid-1950s, rising to prominence with a hit recording of the American folk song "Rock Island Line", which helped spur the broader UK... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Lonnie Donegan first charted in 1956 with Stewball.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 10 UK Top‑75 entries, including 6 Top‑10 placements, including 2 number‑ones.On US AC the artist achieved 1 number‑one.