Lonnie Donegan1955
Lonnie Donegans version of "Rock Island Line" begins skiffle music which inspires many young people to have a go, including John Lennon and Paul McCartney
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Lonnie Donegans version of "Rock Island Line" begins skiffle music which inspires many young people to have a go, including John Lennon and Paul McCartney
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