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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 emulate American rock 'n' roll. Career He was performing under the name Reg Patterson...
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For information on forthcoming Gig’s & Merchandise Regarding Marty Wilde & The Wildcats, Please send a SAE to: MARTY WILDE PRODUCTIONS LTD "Thatched Rest" Queen Hoo Lane, Tewin, Hertfordshire, AL6 0LT...
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Marty Wilde had been discovered by rock and roll entrepreneur Larry Parnes who was keen to expand his management of young hopefuls beyond his first signing Tommy Steele. Marty Wilde married Vernons girl 'Joyce Baker' and later in the 1960s he created an unsuccessful trio with himself,
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Marty Wilde was born Leonard Reginald Smith in Greenwich, London, on April 15, 1939.
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He is also father to both Ricki and Kim Wilde, and has helped produce and write some of their hits.
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Cool vintage performance footage. MARTY WILDE 2002 U.K. documentary. The history of one of Britain’s first rock n roll stars, Marty Wilde and the Wildcats. Interviews include: Marty, Jack Good, Cliff Richard, Justin Hayward, Kim Wilde, Wee Willie Harris, Hal Carter, Big Jim Sullivan and Brian Bennett.
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MARTY WILDE (Philips BF1669, 1968)
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and the late Billy Fury is still revered by those aware of the music. In between them, chronologically, stands Marty Wilde.
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