Cliff Richard

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January 01, 1940

Lucknow, India

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Expresso Bongo (FILM) Jan. 1, 1959

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Great Britain's answer to Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard has been among the country's most popular singers since the 1950s and even the arrival of the Beatles in the 1960s could not eclipse him. As with many popular artists of his day, Richard attempted a movie career, beginning in 1959 with Serious Charge. Though this was an intense drama, most of Richard's films were lighter and often filled with music. Richard's continued popularity led to a knighthood and his officially becoming Sir Harold Webb (his birth name).

~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

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MUSIC NOTES: Elton John Files $29 Mil Lawsuit

Oct. 30, 2000

HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 30, 2000 -- He isn't afraid of large audiences, and he isn't afraid of a major brawl, either ... in court, of course. English superstar Elton John is suing a top accounting firm and his former accountant for $29 million John says is missing from his music empire, Reuters reports. Rather than getting involved with all the boring details of how to spend and inves...

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