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TRIBUTE ACTS Chris Eley, whom I always happy to quote, wrote in the Sound Of Fury magazine: "There will never be anyone to match Billy's combination of stage presence, looks and distinctive voice. He was a one-off, as were Elvis,Gene Vincent,Little Richard and a few others. Many readers, I know, cannot abide tribute acts at all, but I would say this...I remember Paul Neon whipping up the atmosphere at the Penny Lane Festival, giving it life, and helping with the BBC documentary, women crying at a performance by Colin Gold...and dignified, sincere and fine performances by Brian Lee... Without the efforts of these talented people Billy's profile would not today be as high as it is. For many years now, thousands and thousands of people have, for...perhaps a couple of hours, been taken back to their youth and memories of a performer who was such a big part...of our lives. I personally wish to thank every act I've witnessed so far, for taking me out of this humdrum existence and back to the 60s." |
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A tribute show, Halfway To Paradise: The Billy Fury Story, is drawing The band are fronted by Colin Gold. He appeared on a television show, Stars In Their Eyes, in the UK, in which members of the public with a talent for impersonating personalities, are given a national audience. Gold sang Halfway To Paradise, and was seen by members of a group that backed Billy in the 1970s. With a great deal of hard work, the band , who call themselves Fury's Tornados, have put together a creditable, exciting show, which is an impressive tribute to Billy. Their fan club can be contacted by writing to Shirley Bolton, 6 High Street, Eyeworth, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2HH, UK. The band also have a web site.Their latest dates can be found in the site Calendar. Shaun Mather's review of one of their shows can be read here. |
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Tony Harte is also a Billy Fury song specialist. Tony fronts a revival package which tours the country, and I had the pleasure of a front row seat for one of their performances - more than two hours of superb entertainment. Catch them if you can.Click here for a copy of their poster. |
enthusiastic audiences around the country.