picture of G. S. Morris

G. S. Morris

b. 1876    d. 1958

Aberdeen born George Smith Morris was a blacksmith who married the sister of entertainer Willie Kemp and subsequently took over the Kemp owned hotel at Old Meldrum. He became well known as a concert party leader and writer and performer of 'bothy ballads’, accompanying himelf on duet concertina. He made over 40 records for the Beltona label during the 1930s.


Recordings

  1. Sunday Morning Ramble