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John Amis

John Amis (1922–2013) was a British journalist, music critic and musician.

Also recorded as John Preston Amis

John Amis

John Amis, music critic, at the Critics' Circle lunch for Alan Ayckbourn in the Terrace Restaurant of the National Theatre on 22 April 2010

John Thaxter · CC BY-SA 3.0

Born
1922 · Dulwich.
Died
2013
Nationality
United Kingdom · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation
journalist · music critic · musician
Education
Dulwich College
Languages
English

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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