My friend Bill Byford, who has died aged 69 of cancer, was a long-serving headteacher in Manchester with a parallel existence as a musician and songwriter.
Among other things, Bill composed songs for the Leeds indie dance duo the Rhythm Sisters, including on their albums The Road to Roundhay Pier (1987) and Willerby (1991). He also played the guitar with the band on UK and European tours that included support slots with the Proclaimers and the Fall.
