JOHN LEWIS was a Canadian-born music composer who gained a bachelor in Music, along with several awards and distinctions.

As the 1970s got underway John came to London and was commissioned to compose music scores for the renowned Ballet Rambert. A chance encounter at Rambert Studios and an interest in buying a synthesiser led John to join Brian Hodgson at his established, Electrophon Studio in Covent Garden. The pair composed music, released albums, and worked with well-known names from the music scene.

Little did John know that with all the trappings of London’s gay scene and the creative circles he no doubt mingled and networked. That there was a silent and deadly pandemic looming which would end his life just as he was near completing a score for BBC’s Dr Who.

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Third-party media: Used under 'fair use' for the sole purpose of education, criticism and/or research relating to HIV/AIDS and the works of John Lewis, featured in this podcast. No copyright infringement intended -

• British Newspaper Archives / Newspapers
• Dr Who - Mark of the Rani / BBC Radiophonic Sounds ©BBC
• Where Are We Captain? by Wavemaker Hodgson/Lewis © Polydor Records
• New Atlantis by Wavemaker Hodgson/Lewis © Polydor Records
• I'm a Computer ©Pete Davies - Goo-Q Website
• Holberg Suite, Grieg - Performed on Piano by Gerhard Oppitz
• Thunder & Lightning (© Unknown) - by John Lewis, Gareth Marshallsea & C.Platt