Tommy Steele

Rock and roll, Musical Artist

1936 –

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Who is Tommy Steele?

Tommy Steele OBE, is an English entertainer, regarded as Britain's first teen idol and rock and roll star.Dubbed Britain’s answer to Elvis Presley, he reached No.1 with Singing the Blues in 1957, and The Tommy Steele Story was the first album by a UK group to reach No.1.

Steele’s film credits include Half A Sixpence, The Happiest Millionaire and Finian's Rainbow, and he has made many stage tours in the UK. He is also a songwriter, author and sculptor. His claim to have shown Elvis Presley around London has been challenged by more than one source.

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Born
Dec 17, 1936
Bermondsey
Also known as
  • Thomas Hicks
  • Jimmy Bennett
  • Thomas William Hicks
  • Tommy Steele OBE
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Children
Nationality
  • England
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on July 23, 2013

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