The British Musical Biography

[E] Bannister, Charles, bass vocalist, born
in Gloucestershire, 1741? He joined a travel-
ling theatrical company, and played " Romeo "
and other characters. He also appeard in
London as an actor. He sang at Ranelagh
and Marylebone Gardens, and at the Royalty
Theatre, London, and in the English \)vo-
vinces. He died London, October 19, 1804.
He was celebrated for his imitations of other
vocalists. Shield composed his song, "The
Wolf," specially for Bannister.

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