Alex Glasgow
(1935-2001)

singer, songwriter, and composer of the songs for 'Close the Coalhouse Door'

Died aged c. 66

Alex Glasgow (14 October 1935 – 14 May 2001) was an English singer-songwriter from Low Fell, Gateshead, England. He wrote the songs and music for the musical plays Close the Coal House Door and On Your Way, Riley! by Alan Plater, and scripts for the TV drama When the Boat Comes In, the theme song of which he sang.

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Alex Glasgow (1935-2001) Singer, songwriter and composer of the songs for 'Close the Coalhouse Door'. He lived here for many years before emigrating to Australia.

59 Church Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, United Kingdom where they lived