The Late Great Billy Fury

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1. What was Billy's real name? Harry Webb Ray Howard Colin Hicks Ronald Wycherley

2. Billy's big hit "Halfway To Paradise" was a cover version. Which American singer made the original? Tony Orlando Dean Martin Frankie Laine Johnny Preston

3. Billy was part of the Larry Parnes stable. Who, out of the following, was NOT also managed by Larry Parnes? Vince Eager Marty Wilde Terry Dene Dickie Pride

4. All the songs on the album "The Sound of Fury" were written by Billy himself. True False

5. In 1962 Billy starred in a film, "Play It Cool". Which song from the film, apart from the title track, was a hit for him? A Wondrous Place Jealousy Once Upon A Dream I Will

6. Due to ill health Billy stopped touring in 1967 and underwent major surgery. What problem did he suffer from? Heart disease Kidney failure Arthritis Lung disease

7. In 1973 Billy came out of retirement to play which character in the film "That'll Be The Day"? Tommy Tornado Memphis Hurricane Storm Tempest Johnny Typhoon

8. At one stage Billy was backed by The Blue Flames. When he sacked them and auditioned for a new backing group, who failed to get the job? The Swinging Blue Jeans The Shadows The Moody Blues The Beatles

9. Where is there a statue of Billy Fury sculpted by Tom Murphy? The Cavern Club Albert Dock, Liverpool Outside Liverpool Town Hall Outside Dingle Post Office

10. When did Billy Fury die? 27th January 1982 28th January 1983 29th January 1983 30th January 1982