Career
He was responsible for composing a large number of well known banjo pieces which are still part of the standard repertoire and much recorded. He was unusual in playing a plectrum banjo finger style. Died in Ifold, West Sussex.
He was buried with his favourite banjo.
He is the great grandfather of the motoring author, Jon Lawes. The pieces he is believed to have composed currently stands at:
"Syncopatin" Shuffle"
"Hot Frets"
"Pandemonium Rag" (December 1966)
"Rubbin" Shoulders"
"Good Old Twenties" (July 1966)
"Twinkle In Your Eye" (December 1965)
"Clap Trap" (June 1960)
"Cute and Catchy"
"Fretboard Frolic".
