Will Atkinson

Will Atkinson (31 January 1908 – 30 July 2003) was a noted traditional musician from northern Northumberland.He started off as a player of the English diatonic accordion, but was best known as a harmonica or moothie player.His playing was distinguished by a very clear sense of rhythm, with a definite lilt.He was a major figure in Northumbrian music.He was also the composer of several tunes that have entered the tradition and are played at gatherings and sessions.