Geoff Love
(1917-1991), Musical directorSitter in 1 portrait
In 1955 Geoff Love formed his own band for the television show On the Town, and went on to make numerous recordings. His first hit was a cha-cha-cha, Patricia, in 1948. He was a constant presence on radio and television as a personality, composer, musical director, arranger, accompanist and, from 1959 as 'Manuel and his Music of the Mountains'.
by Derek Allen
modern bromide print from original negative, 1955
NPG x45661
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George West
30 November 2018, 11:26
Geoff Love, started work as a motor mechanic, in a garage based in Todmorden, West Yorkshire. He was an excellent musician, and joined a local dance band from Rochdale, Freddy Platt. I know this because in the mid 1980's, Geoff came to my home to talk about his time with this band. This was used in a documentary I made about the "Rochdale Carlton" ballroom in Rochdale.
He was a very likeable man, and a great musician, so it wasn't long before other more famous bands headhunted him. A really nice man.
Mrs Sheila Gibbs formally from Winchester.
05 April 2018, 09:50
Geoff Love married Joy Peters from Winchester, Hampshire. This was about 1942. She was the daughter of Hyde School Headmaster. Geoff frequently visited and supported Wakes Colne Special School, Colchester.
Julius Bannister
29 January 2019, 19:44
I worked in the light music sector as a violinist/viola player and enjoyed working with Geoff Love on many occasions. He was a great conductor / arranger. His arrangements even brought a smile to the faces of 'hardened and seasonsed'session players. I look back on those years with great affection; I still catch up with some of the albums and tracks on Spotify ... Love is Blue.