| Description | The Hedley Ward Trio. Hedley Ward was a British bandleader of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, and his Trio featured in many radio and television broadcasts. The Trio was originally made up of Jack McKechnie, guitar; Derek Franklin Bass; Bob Carter (24), Piano. Carter was replaced in 1953 by George Taylor. Jack McKechnie lived at Hospital Lane, Coseley. Manager of the music shop on Castle Hill, Dudley, opposite the Odeon Cinema. Derek Franklin was married to actress Beryl Reid. |