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Billy Fury


Teen Beat / Teen Rock

Years active 1958-1983

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Billy Fury

Liverpool, England

Born April 17, 1940,  Died Jan. 28, 1983 (42), Paddington, London

Storbritannien

Website   www.billyfury.com

Discography & Info: Billy Fury

Ronald Wycherley (17 April 1940 – 28 January 1983), better known by his stage name Billy Fury, was an English singer from the late 1950s to the mid 1960s, and remained an active songwriter until the 1980s. Rheumatic fever, which he first contracted as a child, damaged his heart and ultimately contributed to his death. An early British rock and roll (and film) star, he equalled the Beatles' record of 24 hits in the 1960s, and spent 332 weeks on the UK chart, without a chart-toppingsingle or album. AllMusic journalist Bruce Eder stated, "His mix of rough-hewn good looks and unassuming masculinity, coupled with an underlying vulnerability, all presented with a good voice and some serious musical talent, helped turn Fury into a major rock and roll star in short order". Others have suggested that Fury's rapid rise to prominence was due to his "Elvis Presley-influenced hip swivelling and, at times, highly suggestive stage act.  … Read the original text here >>> Billy Fury


Billy Fury ”The Billy Fury Story Decca Dpa 3033/34  [1977]

Don't leave me this way - 1960

That's love - 1960

Halfway to paradise - 1961

When will you say I love you - 1963


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