Will Atkinson (musician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Will Atkinson (musician)

musician from Northumberland

Date of Birth: 31-Jan-1908

Place of Birth: Crookham, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 30-Jul-2003

Profession: musician

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Will Atkinson (31 January 1908 – 30 July 2003) was a noted traditional musician from northern Northumberland.
He started off as a player of the English diatonic accordion, but was best known as a harmonica or moothie player.
His playing was distinguished by a very clear sense of rhythm, with a definite lilt.
He was a major figure in Northumbrian music.
He was also the composer of several tunes that have entered the tradition and are played at gatherings and sessions.