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FEATURED ARTISTS - EPISODE 1

Featured in the programme

In the early 60s, British pop music ruled the world. Even America had to admit defeat. For the first time since the war, Britain was the best at something.

Artists from Episode 2
Artists from Episode 3

Featured Artists

Tommy Steele

Tommy Steele

The man they called ‘The British Elvis’! Some might dispute the accuracy of such a title – but there’s no doubt that this Bermondsey born...
Artist profile

Marty Wilde

Marty Wilde

Marty Wilde (born Reginald Leonard Smith, 15 April 1939, Greenwich, South London) is an English singer and songwriter. He was among the first generation of British pop stars to imitate American rock 'n' roll.
Artist profile

Cliff Richard

Cliff Richard

Sir Cliff Richard OBE (born Harry Rodger Webb on 14 October 1940) is an English singer, actor and businessman.
Artist profile

Beatles

Beatles

One of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed bands in the history of popular music.
Artist profile



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