For more than 50 years James Last had to endure snide remarks from rock fans and music critics, but he took it in his stride. Asked if he minded being labelled the King of Corn, he said, "No, because ...

As brawls go, it was unique in Britain. Certainly, the combatants were older than usual. Umbrellas were brandished and handbags swung menacingly as 6,000 people tried to squeeze into a marquee big ...

James Last, the German-born jazz band leader whose easy-listening orchestrations became worldwide hits, has died. From the mid-60s, Last and his band toured internationally and recorded some 200 LPs.

Big band leader James Last has died aged 86 at his home in Palm Beach, Florida. The final one of his remarkable 90 performances at London's Royal Albert Hall came in April 2015 as part of a farewell ...

The 'king of easy listening' has sold 80 million units worldwide. Bandleader and composer James Last's repertory ranges from Abba to Zappa. He's on his "Last Tour" - but don't believe it yet. Deutsche ...

Big band composer James Last has died at the age of 86 at his home in the U.S., the musician's promoters have said. Last died on Tuesday in Florida after a short illness and his family was with him at ...

The German-born musician was a middle-of-the road star in the 70s but covered songs by the likes of Nirvana, Bob Marley, Hawkwind and Marvin Gaye Want all the latest Showbiz news direct to your inbox?

German composer and big band leader James Last, famous for his trademark easy-listening music, has died in Florida at the age of 86. Berlin-based promoters Semmel Concerts said Last died in the ...

Both are responsible for bringing classical music to the masses. Both enjoyed enormous popular and commercial success. Both were reviled by the critics. But where Mantovani has fallen out of favour ...