Malcolm Roberts (singer)
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Malcolm Roberts | |
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| Birth name | Malcolm James Roberts |
| Born | 31 March 1944 Blackley, Manchester, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 7 February 2003 (aged 58) Chertsey, Surrey |
| Genres | Traditional pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, musical theatre |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1964–2003 |
| Labels | RCA, Major Minor, Right Recordings |
Malcolm James Roberts (31 March 1944 – 7 February 2003)
Actor
Born in
Roberts later appeared in pantomime, starring opposite Ronnie Corbett and Clodagh Rodgers in the 1971 production of Cinderella at the London Palladium. In 1982, he performed in the pantomime Robinson Crusoe, this time in Eastbourne, and in 1984 in Goldilocks & the Three Bears in Bournemouth. He also starred in a musical at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, based on the life of Joan of Arc. It ran for several weeks. In 1996, he took part in a different theatrical show at The Café Royal in London. In this, titled Joey & Gina's Wedding, the audience became the guests at the wedding and reception and Roberts took the part of the Irish priest who was officiating at the ceremony.
Music
Robert's first single, "
In May 1970, Roberts appeared in concerts and numerous TV shows. He was in demand worldwide and went to Las Vegas, New York, and Hong Kong. He also went to South America and did shows in Peru, Puerto Rico, Bermuda, and Brazil.
After returning to England, in 1972, Roberts, Penny Lane and Union Express went to The European Song Festival, in which groups of singers from different countries competed. This English group won the contest.[7]
Featured guest appearances
He also appeared on American television on 6 November 1970, via The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.[8] He had previously sung on both The Morecambe and Wise Show (1969) and The Kenneth Williams Show on BBC Television.[8]
Songwriter
Roberts also was a songwriter, collaborating with Sammy Cahn, Les Reed and Lynsey de Paul ("The Way It Goes" on de Paul's debut album Surprise), as well as writing incidental music for ITV's dramatisation of Lady Chatterley's Lover.[9]
Eurovision
He represented
In
Death
Roberts died of a heart attack on 7 February 2003.[1] He was buried at Remenham Cemetery near Henley-on-Thames on 20 February 2003.[3]
Discography
Studio albums
- Mr. Roberts: 1968
- Malcolm: 1969
- The Voice of Malcolm Roberts: 1970
- Sounds Like Malcolm Roberts: 1971
- Living for Life: 1973
Live albums
- Live at the Talk of the Town: 1974
Compilation albums
- This is Malcolm Roberts: 1980
- The Best of the EMI Years: 1993
- The Essential Malcolm Roberts: 2000
Posthumous releases
- The Very Best of Malcolm Roberts: 2003
- Rio: 2003
- Lost and Found : 2021
References
- ^ a b c d "Malcolm Roberts". 45-rpm.org.uk. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
- ^ ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ a b c "The biggest star you may never have heard of . . .?". Middleton Guardian. 7 February 2008. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
- ^ "Malcolm Roberts Tribute Site". Malcolmrobertsfanclub.co.uk. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
- ^ The Essential Malcolm Roberts. Right CD B00004YU37
- ^ Malta Song Festival 1968 Souvenir Booklet, p. 6
- ^ "Knokke - Heist Song Festival". Europopmusic. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Malcolm Roberts". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
- ^ Clayson, Alan (10 February 2003). "Obituary: Malcolm Roberts". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
- ^ Lee Stevens (9 February 2003). "UK | Singer dies at wheel of car". BBC News. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
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