John O'Neill was a professional singer, born in Stanley, County Durham, England to Irish parents from County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. He was in demand for his tenor singing as well as his whistling skills. He was also a trumpeter. O'Neill was largely self-taught and was able to sight-read music scores.
He began his musical career playing in a dance band in Craghead, Durham where he met his soon-to-be wife, Catherine Collins. He was drafted to India to entertain the officers and on his return wa...
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