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Happy 89th birthday Bill Wyman!
Born William George Perks on October 24, 1936 in Lewisham Hospital, Lewisham, South London, England The following is reprinted from a fact sheet sent to American fans in spring 1964: REAL NAME Bill Wyman BIRTH DATE 24. 10. 41. BIRTH PLACE Lewisham. HEIGHT 5’8”. WEIGHT lOst. EYES Greeny/Brown. HAIR Black. PARENTS’ NAMES William/Kathleen. BROTHERS/SISTERS John, Paul, Judy, Anne. HOME Beckenham. INSTRUMENTS Guitar. MUSICAL EDUCATION Piano lessons. ENTERED SHOW BUSINESS AT: 21. FIRST APPEARANCE Marquee Club. BIGGEST BREAK IN CAREER Meeting Beatles. TV DEBUT “Thank Your Lucky Stars”. RADIO DEBUT “Saturday Club”. HOBBIES Science fiction, records. FAVOURITE SINGERS Les Paul, Chuck Berry. FAVOURITE COLOUR Blue. FAVOURITE FOOD Scampi, Pork chops. FAVOURITE BAND Chuck Berry Combo. FAVOURITE DRINK Orange squash. FAVOURITE CLOTHES Modern, casual. FAVOURITE COMPOSER Cole Porter. MISC. LIKES Cashew nuts, poetry, girls. MISC. DISLIKES Arguments, marmalade. TASTES IN MUSIC R & B, Jazz, Classic, Pop. PERSONAL AMBITION To meet Chuck Berry. PROFESSIONAL AMBITION Top the hits. WHERE EDUCATED Beckenham Grammar.
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