Dickie Valentine

Dickie Valentine
Background information
Birth nameRichard Maxwell
Also known asRichard Bryce
Born(1929-11-04)4 November 1929
Marylebone, London, England
OriginBritish
Died6 May 1971(1971-05-06) (aged 41)
Glangrwyney, Brecknockshire, Wales
GenresTraditional pop
Occupation(s)Singer, guitarist
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1947–1971
Labels

Richard Bryce ( Maxwell; 4 November 1929[1] – 6 May 1971),[2] known professionally as Dickie Valentine, was a British pop singer who enjoyed great popularity in Britain during the 1950s. In addition to several other Top Ten hit singles, Valentine had two chart-toppers on the UK Singles Chart with "Finger of Suspicion", featuring The Stargazers (1954) and the seasonal "Christmas Alphabet" (1955).

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  2. ^ "Dickie Valentine Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.