Peterborough was the birthplace of many celebrities and historical figures, including George Alcock, the astronomer. Musicians include Andy Bell, lead singer of the electronic pop band Erasure, who was born and spent his youth in Peterborough; Don Lusher, trombonist; Keith Palmer, better known as Maxim Reality, member of dance music band The Prodigy; and Nigel Sixsmith, founder member of The Art Of Sound, a musician and well known keytar player. Other names from the entertainment world include Paul Nicholas, actor and singer; Sarah Cawood, television presenter; and Adrian Durham, radio presenter for talkSPORT; also Barrie Forgie, leader of the BBC Big Band, scientist and broadcaster Brian J. Ford and West Ham United footballer Matthew Etherington started his football career at Peterborough United FC.
Two famous businessmen are Peter Boizot, founder of the Pizza Express restaurant chain, who has supported the cultural and sporting development of the city, including a spell as owner and chairman of Peterborough United; and Henry Royce, co-founder of Rolls-Royce Limited.
Finally, two historical figures were born locally, the poet John Clare and Hereward the Wake, an outlaw who led resistance against William the Conqueror and now lends his name to several places and businesses in Peterborough.
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