Alan Hawkshaw

William Alan Hawkshaw (27 March 1937 – 16 October 2021) was a British composer.

Alan Hawkshaw
Birth nameWilliam Alan Hawkshaw[1]
Born(1937-03-27)27 March 1937
Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Died16 October 2021(2021-10-16) (aged 84)
London, England
GenresRock and roll
Pop
Occupation(s)Songwriter, recording and performing artist
InstrumentsKeyboards
Years active1960–2021
LabelsEMI, KPM
Associated actsThe Shadows, Emile Ford

He wrote many theme tunes including Grange Hill and Countdown.[2] He was an arranger and pianist and performed with the studio group Love De-Luxe with "Here Comes That Sound Again" in 1979.

Hawkshaw died of pneumonia at a London hospital on 16 October 2021, aged 84.[3]

References

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  3. Alan Hawkshaw: Grange Hill and Countdown composer dies aged 84