Dickie Valentine
Dickie Valentine | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Maxwell |
| Also known as | Richard Bryce |
| Born | 4 November 1929 Marylebone, London, England |
| Origin | British |
| Died | 6 May 1971 (aged 41) Glangrwyney, Brecknockshire, Wales |
| Genres | Traditional pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1947–1971 |
| Labels | |
Richard Bryce (né Maxwell; 4 November 1929 – 6 May 1971), known professionally as Dickie Valentine, was a British pop singer who enjoyed great popularity in Britain during the 1950s. In addition to several other Top Ten hit singles, Valentine had two chart-toppers on the UK Singles Chart with "Finger of Suspicion", featuring The Stargazers (1954) and the seasonal "Christmas Alphabet" (1955).