Roger Whittaker
b. 22 March 1936, Nairobi, Kenya. Born of English parents originally from Staffordshire, Whittaker spent his younger years living in Africa. It was here that he acquired his first musical instrument in the shape of a guitar made by an Italian prisoner-of-war. In 1956 he moved to South Africa to what was to be an ill-fated attempt at studying medicine in Cape Town. After a period of teaching, he arrived in Wales in 1959 to study marine biology and bio-chemistry. Until then, Whittaker had treated his musical career purely as a part-time occupation, entertaining small groups of friends and the occasional folk club date. By 1961, while still continuing his studies, he had played many cabaret slots and after recording an independently-funded single for charity, he secured a contract with Fontana Records. His second single, "Steel Man" (as Rog Whittaker), reached the lower regions of the UK charts. Roger decided to eschew a promising career in science in favour of one in entertainment. His brand of romantic folk-ballads made him a favourite with audiences all around Britain, particularly in Northern Ireland, where he enjoyed a resident spot on the Ulster television show This And That.
Listen to Roger Whittaker
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Albums
- (1999) Awakening
- (1996) Perfect Day
- (1995) The Christmas Song
- (1995) On Broadway
- (1994) Danny Boy And Other Irish Favorites
- (1994) Christmas With Roger Whittaker
- (1994) Feelings
- (1994) Greatest Hits
- (1994) I Will Always Love You
- (1993) Celebration
Top Tracks
- New World In The Morning
- Durham Town
- I Don't Believe In If Anymore
- The Twelve Days Of Christmas
- I Will Always Love You
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Comments
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billmillar on 2007-08-18 08:45:35.340:
excellent