He is an English countertenor born in Petersfield, Sussex, England, who attended Kings College Cambridge and received a law degree. He was a freelance professional singer and became a founder member of the King’s Singers in 1968 and was with them when they gave their London debut.
Later that year a brain tumour was discovered and he had a lengthy stay in hospital which prevented him pursuing his career further.
Once he had returned home and still on a walking frame, he occasionally sang with the Winchester Cathedral Choir and then joined the Cathedral Choir in Portsmouth.
He passed away in 2006.
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Source:
- https://www.theguardian.com/news/2006/mar/17/obituaries.readersobituaries
- www.kingssingers.com/martin_lane.htm