Peter Skellern was an accomplished English singer-songwriter and pianist, born
in Bury, Lancashire, in 1947. He studied piano at the Guildhall School of Music
and Drama after attending Derby High School. Skellern initially pursued a career
as a concert pianist but shifted his focus to popular music, joining the band
March Hare as their keyboardist.
Skellern gained fame in the 1970s with two top twenty hits on the UK Singles
Chart: "You're a Lady" (1972) and "Hold On to Love" (1975). His music often
featured brass bands and choral arrangements, giving his songs a nostalgic and ...