William Rimmer (1862–1936)[1] was a Lancashire composer and conductor of brass band music who was particularly well known for his marches.
His father was bandmaster of the Lancashire Volunteer Rifles and encouraged both Rimmer and his brother Robert in their musical studies.
As a young man he made himself into one of the finest cornet players in the country under the eye of Alexander Owen at Besses o' th' Barn Band.
[4] At the height of his fame conducted every winning band at both the Crystal Palace and Belle Vue competitions between 1905 and 1909.
[5] In 1999, a CD dedicated to his music, recorded by Fodens Courtois Band, was released on the Doyen label (DOY CD080).