Description
This 1985 Cinema Organ Society souvenir tribute to Reginald Dixon MBE is a heartfelt commemorative publication celebrating one of Britain’s most iconic theatre organists. Produced shortly after his passing, the booklet reflects on Dixon’s remarkable career, his long association with the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, and his enduring influence on the world of popular organ music.
Featuring a dignified cover portrait and period design, it offers collectors a meaningful piece of musical and cultural history. Ideal for enthusiasts of theatre organs, Blackpool heritage, and mid‑20th‑century entertainment, this tribute stands as a fitting memorial to a beloved performer known affectionately as “Mr. Blackpool.”
Reginald Dixon and the Golden Age of the Theatre Organ
Reginald Dixon MBE was one of the most celebrated theatre organists of the 20th century, famed for his distinctive playing style and his decades‑long residency at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. During the height of the ballroom and variety era, Dixon became a household name through radio broadcasts, recordings, and live performances that defined British popular entertainment.
Souvenir tributes produced in the mid‑1980s capture the deep affection held for him by fans and fellow musicians, marking the end of an era in which the theatre organ played a central role in national entertainment culture.
1985 Cinema Organ Society Tribute to Reginald Dixon MBE Souvenir Booklet
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Description
This 1985 Cinema Organ Society souvenir tribute to Reginald Dixon MBE is a heartfelt commemorative publication celebrating one of Britain’s most iconic theatre organists. Produced shortly after his passing, the booklet reflects on Dixon’s remarkable career, his long association with the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, and his enduring influence on the world of popular organ music.
Featuring a dignified cover portrait and period design, it offers collectors a meaningful piece of musical and cultural history. Ideal for enthusiasts of theatre organs, Blackpool heritage, and mid‑20th‑century entertainment, this tribute stands as a fitting memorial to a beloved performer known affectionately as “Mr. Blackpool.”
Reginald Dixon and the Golden Age of the Theatre Organ
Reginald Dixon MBE was one of the most celebrated theatre organists of the 20th century, famed for his distinctive playing style and his decades‑long residency at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. During the height of the ballroom and variety era, Dixon became a household name through radio broadcasts, recordings, and live performances that defined British popular entertainment.
Souvenir tributes produced in the mid‑1980s capture the deep affection held for him by fans and fellow musicians, marking the end of an era in which the theatre organ played a central role in national entertainment culture.