Songs Written by Kenneth J. AlfordTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Frederick Joseph Ricketts (21 February 1881 – 15 May 1945) was an English composer of marches for band. Under the pen name Kenneth J. Alford, he composed marches which are considered to be great examples of the art. He was a bandmaster in the British Army, and Royal Marines director of music. Conductor Vivian Dunn called him "The British March King". Alford's frequent use of the saxophone contributed to its permanent inclusion in military bands. His best known work is... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Kenneth J. Alford first charted in 1958 with March from the River Kwai & Colonel Bogey.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.