Rugby honours 'Mr Music' with plaque by park bandstand
A plaque dedicated to Rugby musician Tom Ward, known in his hometown as "Mr Music", is to be unveiled in a Warwickshire park.
TL;DR
- A plaque honouring Rugby musician Tom Ward, known as 'Mr Music', will be unveiled at Whitehall Rec park on October 28th.
- Tom Ward founded his first band at 16, played big-band dance music for four decades, and performed nationwide.
- He was a co-founder of the Rugby Theatre and started the town's RAG (Raise and Give) Festival.
- Ward played instruments like the saxophone, read music, and gained a reputation for his contributions to Rugby's music scene.
- He performed at various venues across the UK and once appeared on the BBC radio programme 'Industry Entertains' hosted by Kenneth Horne.
- His son, Keith Ward, has led efforts for a permanent memorial, highlighting his father's lasting legacy.