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Joe Longthorne MBE (born Joseph Patrick Longthorne on 31 May 1955; died 3 August 2019) was an English singer and impersonator of Romani ethnicity. In 2007 the Variety Club awarded him their Lifetime Achievement Award, which placed him amongst past recipients such as Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, and Ella Fitzgerald. He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2012 Birthday Honours for services to charity Joe Longthorne is remembered as one of the UK's finest vocalists and live performers, held in the highest esteem by his fellow professionals, loved and adored by his fans the world over, his status nothing short of legendary with accolades and credits from the true greats of the entertainment industry worldwide. Joe is one of those few select vocalists who have earned the right to be called song stylists, an instantly recognised voice with the ability to stamp their name on every song they perform and make it their own. Sinatra, Bennett, Davis,Presley,Diamond,Manilow,Mathis, the name “Longthorne” surely stands proudly alongside these greats. Joe also possesses an incredible gift for impersonations, his repertoire is packed full. From his signature impression of Dame Shirley Bassey to Tony Bennett, Sir Tom Jones, Barry Manilow, Sammy Davis Jnr, the list is endless. Joe performs in an intimate atmosphere on stage accompanied by his MD Andy Mudd. The show entitled “A Man and His Music” sees Joe singing songs old and new, all of which he has made his