Tommy Steele - Hits And Rarities (3CD)

When debating the birth of British rock \u2019n\u2019 roll, scholars will undoubtedly discuss the merits of Marty Wilde, Joe Brown, Cliff Richard and Billy Fury\u2026\n\nOft-overlooked however is the huge contribution made by Sir Tommy Steele. Born Thomas Hicks in 1936, this humble Bermondsey boy went to sea in the Merchant Navy and, after sailing around the globe for five years, returned to the UK electrified by the raw power of rock \u2019n\u2019 roll.\n\nSpotted singing in London\u2019s trendy 2i\u2019s Coffee Bar by Larry Parnes and John Kennedy, Hicks changed his name to Steele and, virtually overnight, became Britain\u2019s first \u2018teen idol\u2019. In the 65 years since his \u2018discovery\u2019, Tommy has influenced everyone from Bowie to The Beatles and is now recognised as one of Britain\u2019s greatest ever all-round entertainers.\n\nThis 92-track collection brings together just some of his hits, rarities and live performances. Disc One features many rockin\u2019 singlee