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Ronald Wycherley (17 April 1940 – 28 January 1983), better known by his stage name Billy Fury, was an English musician. An early star of rock and roll, he equalled the Beatles' record of 24 hits in the 1960s and spent 332 weeks on the UK chart.
Jan 28, 2021 · BILLY FURY was called Britain's 'blond Elvis' and was the only artist to match the Beatles incredible UK chart record throughout the 1960s - but the rock star died on this day in 1983,...
Billy Fury was born on 17 April 1940 in Dingle, Liverpool, England, UK. He was a music artist and actor, known for An Education (2009), Blonde Fist (1991) and Play It Cool (1962). He was married to Judith Hall. He died on 28 January 1983 in London, England, UK.
Feb 11, 2020 · Billy Fury. Although he never topped the charts Billy Fury was one of the most successful rock’n’roll singers of the era, and inspiration to many and a great performer.
FURY MONTHLY MAGAZINE. MAGAZINE FEATURES. MAGAZINE / NEWSPAPER COVERS. MUSIC SHEET COVERS. POP TEN / WEEKLY. 1958 - 1969: ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS.
Larry Parnes came up with a new name – BILLY FURY. He signed with Decca Records, his first release Maybe Tomorrow reaching number 18. His second single, Margo reached 28. He soon became a regular on Jack Good ́s Oh Boy! TV show. Billy was capable of dark, brooding, intensely sexual performances.
That influence remains today, as Billy's fans are the nicest people you could wish to meet. Although his management and commercial pressures led him to become known to the public as a balladeer, Billy Fury was Britain's number 1 rock and roller.
Hits or not, Billy Fury would still get mobbed in the streets right up until his death in 1983, a true star to the end.
Billy Fury was one of the most successful acts belonging to showbiz impresario Larry Parnes in the 1960s. Though his early success may have been eclipsed in later years by the Liverpool bands...
An early star of both rock and roll and films, he equalled the Beatles' record of 24 hits in the 1960s and spent 332 weeks on the UK chart, though he never had a...
