Jimmy Winston facts for kids
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Jimmy Winston
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| Birth name | James Edward Winston Langwith |
| Born | 20 April 1945 Stratford, London, England |
| Died | 26 September 2020 (aged 75) |
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James Edward Winston Langwith (born April 20, 1945 – died September 26, 2020) was an English musician and actor. He was known professionally as Jimmy Winston. He was the first keyboard player for the famous band Small Faces. Before joining the band, he sometimes used the stage name James Moody.
Jimmy Winston also had a career as an actor. He performed in the 1968 stage musical Hair. He also appeared in the 1972 Doctor Who TV series, in an adventure called Day of the Daleks.
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Joining the Small Faces
In early 1965, Jimmy Winston helped create a new band. He formed Small Faces with his friend Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, and Kenney Jones. Winston originally played the guitar. However, he soon switched to playing the keyboard for the band.
Jimmy Winston played a very important part in the band's early days. His parents owned a pub called the Ruskin Arms in Manor Park. This pub became a regular spot where the band could practice their music. They also sometimes performed there for an audience.
Early Success and Departure
After a show at the Cavern Club in Leicester Square, the band got a big break. An assistant to manager Don Arden offered them a contract. They signed with Decca Records. The band released their first song, "Whatcha Gonna Do About It", later that year. It became a hit, reaching number 14 on the music charts.
Their next song was "I've Got Mine". Even though it received good reviews, it did not make it onto the charts. The band, including Jimmy Winston, performed this song in a 1965 movie called Dateline Diamonds. Soon after this, Jimmy Winston left the group. He was quickly replaced by another musician named Ian McLagan.
There have been different stories about why Jimmy Winston left. Some people said he left on his own. Others believed he was asked to leave. Kenney Jones, another member of the band, later said that Winston "tried to compete with Steve Marriott."
Later Music and Acting
After leaving Small Faces, Jimmy Winston continued his music career. He released solo songs and played with other groups. He formed a band called Jimmy Winston and His Reflections. He also played with a band called Winston's Fumbs.
Film and TV Roles
Jimmy Winston also had many acting roles. He appeared in several TV shows and movies.
- Dateline Diamonds (1966) – He played himself as a member of Small Faces.
- Doctor in the House (1969) – He played a character named Hairy.
- UFO (1970) – He played a character called Rating.
- Day of the Daleks (1972) – He played Shura in this popular Doctor Who adventure.
- The Sweeney (1978) – He had a small, uncredited role as Sid.
Death
Jimmy Winston passed away on September 26, 2020. He was 75 years old.
Discography
Here are some of the songs and albums Jimmy Winston was involved with:
Solo Music
- "Sun In the Morning" / "Just Wanna Smile" (1976)
With Small Faces
Jimmy Winston was the main keyboard player on their first two songs. He also played on some tracks on other albums released by the band.
- "Whatcha Gonna Do About It" / "What's A Matter Baby" (1965)
- "I've Got Mine" / "It's Too Late" (1965)
- Small Faces (1966)
- From the Beginning (1967)
- The Autumn Stone (1969)
- The BBC Sessions (1999)
With Jimmy Winston and His Reflections
- "Sorry She's Mine" / "It's Not What You Do (But the Way That You Do It)" (1966)
With Winston's Fumbs
- "Real Crazy Apartment" / "Snow White" (1967)
See also
In Spanish: Jimmy Winston para niños
