Dickie valentine biography samples

British pop singer (1929–1971)

Musical artist

Richard Bryce (néMaxwell; 4 November 1929^[1] – 6 May 1971),^[2] known professionally as Dickie Valentine, was a British pop singer who enjoyed great popularity in Britain during the 1950s.

Dickie valentine biography samples

In addition to several other Top Ten hit singles, Valentine had two chart-toppers on the UK Singles Chart with "Finger of Suspicion", featuring The Stargazers (1954) and the seasonal "Christmas Alphabet" (1955).

Biography

Early life

Valentine was born Richard Maxwell in November 1929 (his birth father was Dickie Maxwell) in Marylebone, London.^[1] He was known as Richard Bryce after his mother married a Mr Bryce.

Valentine's first acting job was at age only three when he appeared in the British comedy film Jack's the Boy starring Jack Hulbert and Cicely Courtneidge.

Music career

He developed a flexible vocal style and skills as an impersonator of famous singers.

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