- In 1967, His song "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" was a #1 US,#4 UK Pop hit for Tom Jones and later, in 1976, was recorded by Elvis Presley.
- He was awarded an M.B.E. (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2000 Queen's Birthday Honors List for his services to music.
- Adopted the name Lonnie after his idol, blues singer Lonnie Johnson.
- His 1956 (#5 US Pop) rendition of "Rock Island Line" was covered that same year by newcomer Bobby Darin and Don Cornell. Cornell's version reached #69 US Pop. He was introduced to the song as he had the same American tour manager as Donnegan.
- Guitarists Brian May and Mark Knopfler have named him as a formative influence on them.
- In Sept 1961, over 2 years prior to the "The British Invasion", Lonnie backed by his "Skiffle Group" had the #5 US Pop hit with "Does Your Chewing Gum Lose its Flavor On The Bedpost Overnight ? ".
- His son Peter Donegan is also a singer and a musician.
- Toured New Zealand in 1961 with Des O'Connor.
- Got a Gold Disc for My Old Mans a Dustman.
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