Shakin' Stevens
Shakin' Stevens, sometimes called "Shaky" (born Michael Barratt, 4 March 1948) is a platinum selling Welsh rock and roll singer and songwriter. He was the UK's biggest-selling singles artist of the 1980s.[1] His recording and performing career began in the late 1960s, but he was not very successful in the UK until 1980. In the UK alone, Stevens has had at least 33 top 40 hit singles in the sales charts.
Shakin' Stevens | |
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 Shakin' Stevens | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Barratt |
| Also known as | "Shaky" |
| Born | 4 March 1948 |
| Origin | Ely, Cardiff, Wales |
| Genres | Rock 'n' roll |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1968 – present |
| Associated acts | The Sunsets |
| Website | www |
Shakin' Stevens Media
SHAKIN' STEVENS AND THE SUNSETS LIVE IN TILBURY. Holland 1976 SHAKIN' STEVENS AND THE SUNSETS LIVE IN ENGLAND 1975
References
- ↑ Sullivan, Caroline (22 December 2005). Shakin' Stevens. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2005/dec/22/popandrock2?INTCMP=SRCH.