DJ Pete Mitchell said: "Timeless acts of the decade that remain relevant today are the Beatles, the Stones, the Doors and the Who, not Sir Cliff." [51] In June, he filled London's Wembley Stadium for two nights with a spectacular titled "The Event" in front of a combined audience of 144,000 people. fail to mention him (or the Shadows). He said of Dando's murder: "It is very difficult to understand and I find it all very confusing. [148] The former Director of Public Prosecutions, Lord Macdonald of River Glaven, QC, criticised the police force for its "completely disreputable conduct" and said its action could make the warrant unlawful. [90][142][143], In August 2014, Richard was one of 200 public figures who were signatories to a letter to The Guardian expressing their hope that Scotland would vote to remain part of the United Kingdom in September's referendum on that issue. He said: "I was really angry with God. Richard, and the Shadows in particular, however, never achieved star status in the United States. The record made Richard the first act to reach the Hot 100's top 40 in the 1980s who had also been there in each of the three previous decades. [169], On 12 April 2018, the case against the BBC opened in the High Court. Sir Cliff Richard was born in the Fall (autumn) of 1940 on Monday, October 14 in Lucknow, India . So while I think I would have been a good father, I've given myself to my family and I wouldn't have it any other way. His father, Rodger Oscar Webb, was born in Rangoon, now Yangon, Burma, of English and one eighth Dutch descent. It seems to me that commitment is the issue, and if anyone comes to me and says: 'This is my partner we are committed to each other,' then I don't care what their sexuality is. [105] Irving went on to marry Adam Faith. [65][66] Richard went to Nashville, Tennessee for his next album project in 2004, employing a writers' conclave to give him the pick of all new songs for the album Something's Goin' On. Richard has sold more than 250 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The Album was released on 12 November 2007. He said: "I'm seeing Sue, the only girl I want to see at the moment and if marriage comes on the horizon, I shall relish it. [15], Cliff Richard was born Harry Rodger Webb on 14 October 1940 at King George's Hospital (now KGMU Hospital), Victoria Street, in Lucknow, which was then part of British India. He released the live album Cliff in Japan in 1967. In 1979, Richard teamed up once again with producer Bruce Welch for the pop hit single "We Don't Talk Anymore", written and composed by Alan Tarney, which hit No. The single went to No. 2 in the UK. In 1981, the single "Wired for Sound" hit No. "[163] It was subsequently reported that during the 22-month police investigation a man was arrested over a plot to blackmail Richard. [146][147] The BBC was criticised for its coverage of the search. In August 1986, Richard was involved in a five-car crash in torrential rain on the M4 motorway in West London. In 1961, EMI records organised Richard's 21st birthday party at its London headquarters in Manchester Square led by his producer Norrie Paramor. "[110] In July 1984, Barker said of her romance with Richard: "I love him, he's great and I'm sure we love each other. Richard performed "Congratulations" at the 70th birthday celebrations of Queen Margrethe II in Denmark on 13 April 2010. The concert in aid of charity was televised around the world and helped to raise $10.5million for disabled children and young musicians. In 1959, the Shadows (then still the Drifters) landed an EMI recording contract of their own, for independent recordings. Cliff Richard has revealed that he is not gay. Sir Cliff was born on October 14, 1940. [70] The album was produced by Lamont Dozier and was supported by a short UK arena tour. 'I want to know if I am the secret love child of Cliff Richard' - Express When queried on it, his spokesperson said: "There will not be any comment on what is essentially a private matter other than to confirm Cliff's main home is in Barbados, as it has been for many years." What is the birth name of Cliff Richard? Sir Cliff Richard has admitted that he never wanted children because starting a family would have got in the way of his career. [8] Richard has had 67 UK top ten singles, the second highest total for an artist (behind Presley). "[112], When later asked why he has never married, Richard said: "I've had a few false alarms. Richard acted in the 1967 film Two a Penny, released by Billy Graham's World Wide Pictures,[31] in which he played Jamie Hopkins, a young man who gets involved in drug dealing while questioning his life after his girlfriend changes her attitude. Tony Meehan and Jet Harris left the group in 1961 and 1962 respectively and later had their own chart successes for Decca. Nor did doors open to him in the US market; he was not considered part of the British Invasion, and despite four Hot 100 hits (including the top 25 "It's All in the Game") between August 1963 and August 1964, the American public had little awareness of him. "[92], Richard has criticised the music industry for encouraging artists to court controversy. [35] However, the allegations turned out to be untrue as it was a widely repeated rumour instigated by TVE. It cost him 800,000. [78] It was reported on 16 June 2014 that Morrissey had cancelled the concert after collapsing with an "acute fever". Cliff Richard feared dying of heart attack after child sexual assault "[121] Richard said that Dando had many likeable qualities and described her as "a very genuine person". Cliff Richard's Wife and Children. 20, followed by "A Little in Love" (No. During the 1970s, Richard took part in several television shows and fronted his own show It's Cliff Richard from 1970 to 1976. 'I won't go near children anymore': Sir Cliff Richard reveals impact Is Cliff Richard Gay Or Does He Have A Wife? - geniuscelebs.com [84], Richard has openly complained about the lack of commercial support he receives from radio stations and record labels. The head of programmes, Paul Baker, sent an e-mail to Blackburn stating that Richard "doesn't match our brand values. 24) and "Healing Love" (No. [74] In November 2013, Richard released the 100th album of his career, The Fabulous Rock 'n' Roll Songbook. He then attended Cheshunt Secondary Modern School from 1952 to 1957. Richard and the band appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, which was crucial for the Beatles, but these performances did not help them gain sustained success in North America. Richard's fifth single "Living Doll" triggered a softer, more relaxed, sound. However, it was with the Christmas single "Saviour's Day" that Richard scored his 13th UK No.