HUTCH

There are multiple artists that perform and have performed under the name Hutch: 1.) Leslie Arthur Julien Hutchinson (Hutch) (born Grenada 7 March 1900 – 19 August 1969) was one of the biggest cabaret stars in the world during the twenties and thirties. 2) HUTCH is a current indie rock and folk band based out of Victoria, BC (Canada) that formed in 2012. Their most recent release "Happy Nights & Lonely Days" (March, 2013) is a ruminative folk, roots album. Visit their facebook page for more info: www.facebook.com/cachemusic 3) Hutch is a Classic Rock/Glam/Powerpop band from Los Angeles, US 4) A melodic pop-punk band from Portland, Oregon that existed from the early '90s to the late '90s. They released several singles, and a six-song EP called "Jack London Hotel" released on Excursion Records. Further information (Corresponds to the number above): 1) Leslie Hutchinson (Hutch) came to England in 1927 and soon became the darling of Society as well as immensely popular with people in general. Hutch was a favourite singer of the then Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII). He was regularly heard on air with the BBC. One of his greatest hits was "These Foolish Things". He was a much-loved wartime entertainer who lifted the spirits of the nation every bit as much as Vera Lynn. Hutch was bisexual and had relationships with Cole Porter, Ivor Novello, and actress Tallulah Bankhead. He also had an affair with a member of the royal family, which eventually destroyed him socially and professionally. As well as being a friend and lover of Cole Porter, he recorded several of his songs, not least the evocative "Begin the Beguine" and Porter's famous list song "Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)." Hutch suffered from ill-health in his later years and died on 19 August 1969.