Billy Fury

Ronald Wycherley (17 April 1940 – 28 January 1983), better known by his stage name Billy Fury, was an English musician. An early star of rock and roll, he equalled the Beatles' record of 24 hits in the 1960s and spent 332 weeks on the UK 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.

Billy Fury
Fury photographed by Allan Warren in 1968
Background information
Birth nameRonald Wycherley
Born(1940-04-17)17 April 1940
Liverpool, England
Died28 January 1983(1983-01-28) (aged 42)
London, England
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano, drums
Years active1958–1983
Labels
  • Decca
  • Parlophone
  • Polydor
  • Warner Bros.
Websitebillyfury.co.uk

AllMusic journalist Bruce Eder stated that Fury's "mix of rough-hewn good looks and unassuming masculinity, coupled with an underlying vulnerability, all presented with a good voice and some serious musical talent, helped turn [him] into a major rock and roll star in short order". Others have suggested that his rapid rise to prominence was due to his "Elvis-influenced hip swivelling and, at times, highly suggestive stage act".

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