Dame Shirley Bassey is celebrating her 75th birthday today. Since coming to prominence as a 16-year-old in 1953, she has sold 135 million records – more than any other woman. She is now, inevitably, starting to wind down, though not stopping. Dame Shirley, who was born to an English mother and Nigerian father, was discovered […]
Shirley Bassey
John Barry celebrated at Royal Albert Hall memorial concert
Friends and fans of the late film composer John Barry – who died in January at the age of 77 – have celebrated his life and career at a memorial charity concert. Dame Shirley Bassey was amongst the performers at the event, held at the Royal Albert Hall in central London. Barry’s song Goldfinger, written for […]
Shirley Bassey helps celebrate the man with the Midas touch, John Barry
74 year-old Dame Shirley Bassey and 32 year-old Rumer are among the performers who will remember James Bond composer John Barry at a memorial concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Tributes at the 20 June concert will come from Sir George Martin and Sir Michael Caine, among others. Money raised will help fund a film […]
