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‘The Rock and Roll Singer’: On tour with the legendary Gene Vincent in 1969 Tommy Steele, Gene Vincent, 50s Rock And Roll, Rockabilly Music, 50s Music, John Fogerty, Dangerous Minds, 60s Music, Jerry Lewis

Never underestimate the power of imitation. Elvis Presley never toured Britain. The only time the King set foot in the UK was during a brief stopover to refuel the army plane that was taking him home at Prestwick Airport in 1960. With no Presley tours, ever, there was a wide open gap for homegrown talent to fill. First there was Tommy Steele. Steele was good—but he had no edge. He was wholesome showbiz—the kind of rock ‘n’ roll singer mothers adored. He did stage shows, TV light…

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