John McHugh

Background

McHugh was born and died in Wolverhampton. His mother and father were John Mchugh and Mary flatley.

Career

His big break came on 1936 November 21 when he sang in London"s Gaumont Theatre for a regional competition of the British Broadcasting Corporation Amateur Hour. Lady Dorothy Peploe became McHugh"s benefactor, but she withdrew her support when McHugh married. The marriage produced two children, both sons—Roger and Christopher.

Although widely traveled, McHugh lived his entire life in Wolverhampton except for a brief residence in Chalkwell before moving back into Wolverhampton, where he is buried.

Muriel Emms wrote a biography of McHugh, but she was unable to come to terms with a publisher.

Achievements

• He won the competition at both the regional and the national levels.