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Billy Fury

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British rock and roll singer (1940-1983)

United KingdomMusiciansLived 1940 to 1983 · aged 42
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Ronald Wycherley, known professionally as Billy Fury, was an English musician. An early star of rock and roll, he spent 332 weeks on the UK singles chart. His hit singles include "Wondrous Place", "Halfway to Paradise" and "Jealousy".

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Billy Fury's grave at Mill Hill CemeteryBilly Fury's grave at Mill Hill Cemetery

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Ronald Wycherley, known professionally as Billy Fury, was an English musician. An early star of rock and roll, he spent 332 weeks on the UK singles chart. His hit singles include "Wondrous Place", "Halfway to Paradise" and "Jealousy". Fury also maintained a film career, notably playing rock performers in Play It Cool in 1962 and That'll Be the Day in 1973.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 1983 · aged 42
Written about in
17 languages

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