Alvin Stardust
British singer and actor (1942–2014)
Bernard William Jewry (27 September 1942 – 23 October 2014), known as Alvin Stardust, was an English pop singer and stage actor. He first performed as Shane Fenton. He was best known for singles released in the 1970s and 1980s, including "My Coo Ca Choo", the UK Singles Chart-topper "Jealous Mind", and "I Feel Like Buddy Holly".
Alvin Stardust | |
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 Alvin Stardust in 1974 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bernard William Jewry |
| Also known as | Shane Fenton |
| Born | 27 September 1942 Muswell Hill, North London, England |
| Died | 23 October 2014 (aged 72) Ifold, West Sussex, England |
| Genres | Glam rock, rock and roll, pop, musical theatre, actor |
| Instruments | Vocal, guitar |
| Years active | 1960–2014 |
| Website | alvinstardust.com |
Stardust was born in Muswell Hill, London. He was raised in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. He died in Ifold, West Sussex, England from prostate cancer, aged 72.[1][2]
References
change- ↑ "BBC News - Alvin Stardust, glam rock singer, dies aged 72". BBC News. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- ↑ "Alvin Stardust dead aged 72 weeks before first album in 30 years - Daily Mail Online". Mail Online. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
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