It was a great sketch, although it would be a shame if that's all he is remembered for. He was a fine classical and a great Jazz pianist who released some iconic albums in the 60s.
Sad to hear that André Previn passed away today. He was 89, so a good innings.
He'll always be remembered as Andrew Preview in the iconic Morecambe and Wise sketch.
It was a great sketch, although it would be a shame if that's all he is remembered for. He was a fine classical and a great Jazz pianist who released some iconic albums in the 60s.
I rather think he loved being on M&W, despite being a “serious” musician.
Maybe he thought it would lighten up the stuffy image of classical music at the time.
He composed numerous film scores too, including My Fair Lady which won him one of his four Oscars. Quite a life.
Watched the M&W sketch at Christmas and it's up there with "Don't tell em Pike" that will never be forgotten. RIP Andrew Privet.
A life very well lived.
Old musicians don't die... they just decompose.
A very talented man.
RIP !