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5 days ago

The unbelievable life of Leo Sayer! The songs, the sex, being swindled and a spooky phone call from Elvis

Leo Sayer, a 77-year-old pop star from the 1970s, reflects on his peak years when he achieved US number-one hits and maintains vibrant energy while distinguishing between his stage persona and personal identity.
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1 week ago

From David Bowie to Fleetwood Mac and Eric Clapton, Mike Vernon's ear was invaluable to British pop and blues

Vernon's upbringing in Surrey was typical of many children born in the mid-1940s: he sang in his church choir, listened to the jazz and show tune LPs his parents owned and was bowled over by the arrival of rock'n'roll, responding most strongly to the likes of Little Richard, Fats Domino and Larry Williams.
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