Tower did not mean retirement altogether. He was still broadcasting to a very large audience, and he was also on tour across the UK and Europe, fulfilling engagements with various organ societies and clubs, determined to see the organ's survival. While in the Netherlands, he was also on radio and TV, as well as making a new LP. In addition, he had requests from both the US and Australia to conduct tours. He died on 9 May 1985 in Blackpool, aged 80. He was cremated at Carleton Crematorium, Blackpool. Discography Between 1932 and 1958, Reginald Dixon released some 296 records on 78rpm discs which the table below lists. It does not include releases on 45rpm, 33⅓rpm or cassette releases. Release year is listed month/year. References 1904 births 1985 deaths English organists British male organists Fellows of the Royal College of Organists Members of the Order of the British Empire Musicians from Sheffield Royal Air Force officers Theatre organists 20th-century English musicians 20th-century organists 20th-century British male musicians People from Ecclesall Alumni of the University of Sheffield Associates of the Royal College of Music