World's longest-serving brass band player, 95, may toot his horn for King Charles's coronation

A music-loving grandfather, aged 95, has been crowned the world’s longest-serving brass band player by Guinness World Records – and he’s tooting his horn about it, noting that he Will be able to help lead his band’s local celebration of the coronation of King Charles on 8 May.

Tom Street, in Hayes, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, has played his beloved trombone for the Hayes Silver Band for 82 years and 332 days.

SWNS reported that this makes him the world record breaker.

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Street joined the brass band when he was just 13 in 1940 with his five brothers. In the same year Winston Churchill became Prime Minister for the first time.

He reportedly almost never missed practice sessions or concerts.

Street’s playing career spans nine decades, SWNS said — and he has no plans to hang up his trusty trombone anytime soon.

Dada still turns out to band practice twice a week and performs around Derbyshire throughout the year.

Street was presented with a certificate from Guinness World Records.

He is also passing his musical talents on to the next generation through his grandson, 21-year-old Louis Street, who plays cornet in the same band.

Last week, Street was presented with a certificate from Guinness World Records, confirming his status in the history books.

Street is a retired builder who lives in a Derbyshire village with his 66-year-old wife Peggy, who is 90.

Street told SWNS, “Playing brass band music is an absolute joy. I was given my first trombone when I was five and I joined silver band when I was 14, so music has always been my passion.” Has been with me my whole life.”

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He said, “My father, Francis, was in the band – but when he died in 1932, my brothers joined – and when I was old enough, so did I. And I haven’t looked back.”

They’ve played at several Remembrance Day services — and, yes, they performed on June 2, 1953, to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

He recalled, “I just remember it rained all day and it was cold – and we had to play around the villages, stop at different places and then move on.”

Street said, “Even though it was cold and wet and we could barely feel our fingers, we all did our best and it was a great opportunity to be a part of it.”

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Street, who is musical director, will conduct His Silver Band to mark the coronation of King Charles on 8 May.

Tom Street, director of music, will conduct His Silver Band to mark the coronation of King Charles on 8 May.

She was officially recognized as the world record holder after her grandson applied to Guinness last year on her behalf.

Street is officially the world’s longest serving brass band player – breaking the record that stood for 65 years.

After the practice session, his bandmates surprised him with a Guinness World Record certificate.

SWNS said, “I thought what was it all about. I looked around and saw all my friends here. I’ve played with them over the years.”

“I am very proud to say that I am the longest serving band player in the world.”

He said, “It was a wonderful surprise, and I am very proud to say that I am the longest band player in the world. I have no plans to stop playing. I love it.” “

Lewis Street said that his grandfather’s love of music was instilled in him from childhood.

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He told SWNS, “It’s been his life, basically, two or three times a week. He gave me a cornet when I was two. He said, ‘Music is what words can describe. can not do.’”

Added Grandson, “I think without him, the band wouldn’t be here today, so it’s been an amazing effort.”

He also said, “I am very proud to have played in the same band and played with him. I look forward to playing for many years to come.”

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A spokesperson for Guinness World Records said, “What an incredible achievement. Congratulations, Tom, on becoming the title holder of the Guinness World Records,” SWNS reports.