Reg Kenworthy
Information supplied by Mike Carnie

April 2007

Reg learned to play the piano as a boy & later achieved an A.V.C.M. He formed his own Dance Band when he was 15 years of age, & later in his 20's began to learn the double bass & began playing along side the SAINTS JAZZBAND in the year 1956.

Reg then began recording with his band on Radio & Television, & appeared on the same shows with many famous visiting American bands.

He made particular friends with the then famous RED ALLEN & TRUMMY JOUNG who were touring at the time with the KID ORY BAND. More recently he played with the SMOKY CITY JAZZBAND and released several CD's with them.

Reg will laugh when you mention his stage name  -  ROCKIN'  REG.

January 28th 2013

Dear Fred,  I’ve just heard from Mike the close friend of Reg Kenworthy. It is about 8.15pm, Monday 28th January and Reg passed away 2 hours ago. We have all lost a wonderful friend and an excellent bass player. Reg has made plans for his funeral at Stockport Crematorium and the date will be confirmed soon. I have said that we musicians will be there to take part in any way to give Reg the good send off which he is entitled to. I will let you know when I hear the full details. 

Mart Rodger

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