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This trade card set includes one of the most instantly recognisable personalities from the Rock ‘n’ Roll era, Elvis Presley. As you can imagine, cards depicting Elvis are very collectable and some fetch high prices at auction. Cliff Richard, pictured on card #6, was Britain’s answer to Elvis during his early career. He’s sold over 260 million records worldwide and he’s still going strong today, but I think he’s dropped the Elvis impersonation. Card #1 appropriately features Britain’s first rock and roll star, Tommy Steele.
Lonnie Donegan was known as the “King of Skiffle” and started performing before many of the singers featured in this card set. In fact, he is often cited as a large influence on the generation of British musicians who became famous in the 1960s, such as the Beatles. This set also includes the chart toppers Adam Faith and Anthony Newley, both of whom were involved in acting as well as music.
Max Bygraves is mainly known as a comedian but also extended his repertoire to include singing and acting. Other British Comedians in this set include Charlie Drake and Arthur Haynes.
ABC Cinemas, Colorstars (Including Elvis Presley), 1962 (10 cards)
Includes:Tommy Steele, Elvis Presley, Cheyenne, Lonnie Donegan, Max Bygraves, Cliff Richard, Adam Faith, Anthony Newley, Charlie Drake, Arthur Haynes
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