November 30th 1974 - Alvin Stardust
"Tell Me Why" b/w "Roadie Roll On" single entered the UK chart where it spent 8 weeks peaking at number 16, the single was released on...
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Alvin Stardust
Alvin Stardust was clearly a reference to Ziggy Stardust, a David Bowie character based on the rocker Vince Taylor. His new name was given to him by Peter Shelley, the co-founder (with Michael Levy) of Magnet Records. Shelley originated the persona of Alvin Stardust, writing, recording and singing the first Stardust single, "My Coo Ca Choo", in 1973.
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