'Derbyshire Way' will be created in Stoke Heath
Doctor Who theme tune creator Delia Derbyshire will have a road named after her in Coventry.
The composer, originally from Coundon , helped craft the music which became one of the most recognisable TV theme tunes in history.
To mark her achievements a road on the new housing development at the former site of Lyng Hall School , in Stoke Heath , will be named ‘Derbyshire Way’ in her honour.
Ms Derbyshire, who died in 2001, built a reputation as a pioneer of electronic music and used her abilities to give the now-famous Doctor Who score composed by Ron Grainer a rework in 1963.
Coun Gary Ridley said: “Delia Derbyshire produced sounds in the 1960s which were at least 20 years ahead of their time.
“A true pioneer of electronic music, she achieved this without the modern equipment that producers had in the 1980s and 1990s.
“Perhaps best known for the theme tune to Doctor Who, Delia will remain a national treasure and this is a fitting tribute to one of Coventry’s most celebrated daughters.”
He added: “With what would have been her 80th birthday coming up, I don’t think she gets the recognition she deserves.
“She was a real pioneer of electronic music that wasn’t really around until the late 80s or early 90s. She did it with really old fashioned technology chopping up tapes and that sort of thing.
“I’m really happy we have been able to get her some recognition.”
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2016 11:43 pm