- Name: David Lilly
- Occupation: Operations Manager - Retired
- Instrument/Position in Band: E flat bass, Treasurer and General Factotum
- Previous Bands: None
- When did you start playing? What got you into banding?: 1978 in Bedworth Parish Church Silver Band. My children were already in the band and dragged me in. I sounded like a ruptured corncrake for months!
- Highlight of Banding Career: Playing in the 2nd Section National Finals at the Royal Albert Hall.
- Other hobbies/interests: Gardening, DIY, Birdwatching and Holidays
- Related to anyone else in the band? If so, who?: Stephen Lilly (principal cornet) is my son.
- Favourite tipple?: Gin & Tonic, Beer, Red & White Wine depending on the occasion!
- How would you describe yourself?: Raconteur, Bon Viveur, Bull Sh***ter! I pride myself on being able to turn any conversation round to brass banding and Bedworth Brass.
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