Marty Wilde

Marty Wilde
Born: Apr 15, 1939 in Blackheath, London, England
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Styles: Early British Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll, Early Pop/Rock
Biography: England in the late 1950s had its share of rock & roll stars -- Cliff Richard was the most successful and was still at it in 2004, some 46 years later, with a knighthood to show for it on top of everything else; and the late Billy Fury is still revered by those aware of the music. In between them, chronologically, ...Read full biography
Wilde About Marty
Released: 1959
Label: Epic
Critics' Rating:
This is one rocking album, in terms of sound about three parts Gene Vincent to one part Everly Brothers ("Love of My Life") and two parts Elvis Presley ("Mean Woman Blues"). Marty Wilde was one of England's ...Read full review
Showcase
Released: 1960
Label: Philips
Critics' Rating:
Showcase was Marty Wilde's second LP, released in the spring of 1960, and consisting mostly of his covers of American pop/rock songs, accompanied by his one huge original hit, "Bad Boy." He does a lot ...Read full review
More Marty Wilde albums: Main Albums (6), Compilations (3)
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