Johnny Ashcroft

Johnny Ashcroft
Ashcroft in 1948, with 1935 Gibson Acoustic Guitar
Background information
Born
John Lewis Ashcroft

(1927-02-01)1 February 1927
Died19 May 2021(2021-05-19) (aged 94)
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Years active1946-2021
Websitewww.johnnyashcroft.com.au

John Lewis Ashcroft OAM FAIHA (1 February 1927 – 19 May 2021) was an Australian country music and folk entertainer, singer, songwriter, and musician, who also recorded pop, skiffle, jazz, and disco as his alter ego, the Baron. He was married to fellow performer Gay Kayler, with whom he recorded on numerous occasions.