Laurence Holloway MBE (31 March 1938 – 9 January 2025) was an English pianist, musical director and composer from Oldham, Lancashire.
He began performing at ballroom dances and turned professional in 1954 when he joined Syd Willmott and his Band as a pianist.
[3] Holloway became more associated with jazz after working as musical director for the singer Cleo Laine, which soon led to him joining the John Dankworth Band as pianist and arranger.
[4] Other artists he worked with include Stephane Grappelli, Tom Jones, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Sammy Davis Jr., Gilbert O’Sullivan, Mel Torme, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Lesley Garrett, Bob Monkhouse, Barry Humphries and Ronnie Corbett.
[5] He composed several well-known television theme tunes such as Game for a Laugh, Wicked Women, Maggie and Her, Blind Date and Beadle's About.
Holloway was awarded the Gold Badge of Merit by the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters and he appeared as a subject of This Is Your Life.