Wally Fawkes

Walter Ernest Fawkes, affectionately known as Trog, was a multifaceted artist whose career spanned the worlds of jazz and satirical cartoons. Born in Vancouver, Canada, in 1924, Fawkes moved to the United Kingdom with his family in 1931, where he would go on to make a significant impact in both music and illustration. As a clarinettist, Fawkes was renowned for his Bechet-style playing, often performing with the likes of Humphrey Lyttelton and even running his own jazz club. Simultaneously, he gained fame as a cartoonist, creating the beloved "Flook" series for the Daily Mail. Fawkes' unique blend of talents and his distinctive artistic voice made him a celebrated figure in British cultural history.