Biography
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Born
26 November 1924
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Born In
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom
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Died
29 October 1963 (aged 38)
Born Norman Alexander Milne in Liverpool in 1924, Michael Holliday was, without doubt, a crooner. Often called Britain's Bing his relaxed style was also similar to Perry Como and Val Doonican.
He began his working life as a sailor in the Merchant Navy and, while on leave in New York, entered a talent contest at the famous Radio City Music Hall. He won and after he left the navy tried his hand as a singer in the dance halls of his native Liverpool.
His break came when he joined the Eric Winstone Orchestra and obtained a solo recording contract with Columbia.
He had a string of hits, often covers of American originals, but his career petered out in the early 60s.
He died, possibly of a drugs overdose, in October 1963.
His Grave is located at Anfield Cemetary Liverpool
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