Some Photographs from
Buddy's U.K. tour, one shows Buddy being "taught" how to play cricket by
famous '50,s cricketer Denis Compton who had the doubtful honour of being
named "The Brylcreem Boy" because he featured in adverts for a hair oil.
The
late Gary Miller,
one of Britain's better balladeers in the 50's was also on the U.K. tour,
however his dated big band sound made Buddy's appearance all the more exciting
for the teenagers in the audience.
In
true tradition of variety shows ,close harmony duet The
Tanner Sisters
were on the bill for Buddy's
U.K. tour, Stella Tanner
seen here on the left recently appeared in a number of episodes of the
long running BBC TV series "Eastenders".
Shown below is Ronnie
Keene the U.K. tour's bandleader, the late Gary Miller and Buddy probably
discussing what they were going to sing in the show that night.. Also note
in the background Buddy's manager Norman Petty.
In
between appearing in shows all around Britain Buddy and the Crickets took
time out to "telerecord" a show for the BBC called
Off The Record hosted by ex-bandleader Jack
Payne. You will note that as in Buddy's tour line up there is a varied cast
on the show with Ronnie Hilton, a powerful fifties balladeer, Spike Milligan
a zany comedian, author and poet. The Mudlarks had a British hit with "Book
of Love" and "Lollipop". George Melly continues to wow audiences
with his own brand of vocal R&B and Jazz.
The
highlight of the British tour was an appearance on the prestige peak time
ATV show "Sunday Night At The London Palladium". Because of another booking
however Buddy and the Crickets were first onstage rather than the top of
the bill, but millions of teenagers will never forget his great performance.
Unfortunately all that remains of the show is a scratchy few seconds audio
of Buddy and the Crickets'.
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