RIP Freddie Starr

[emjaybee]

His version of " The Great Pretender" was  probably the best. Better than
the original ,Platters?

He had a fair powerful voice, matched his personality!

[swisstrains]

I saw Freddie Starr live on stage a number of times during the 70's and 80's. Always a great show.
He brought laughter and happiness to many people and it's a pity that fame and fortune didn't do the same for him.
RIP Freddie.

[Philip.]

Back in the 80's I saw The Shadows many times at the Manchester Apollo, one of the little jokes they did was play the intro to Move It, looking into the stage wings, Cliff never came out and Hank would always say "can't trust anyone these days", only one night Freddie Starr came on stage, complete with pink jacket and blew everyone away with a stunning impression of Cliff.

Also saw Freddie at the Golden Garter in Wythenshawe, complete lunatic but very very funny. I hope he has now found peace, thanks for the memories sir.