Tommy Steele was a British rock and roll singer, songwriter, actor, and musician who rose to fame in the 1950s. Born Thomas Oliver Sullivan on December 17, 1936, in London, England, Steele's music career spanned over three decades, during which he released numerous hit singles and albums that blended elements of rockabilly, skiffle, and British music hall.
Steele's early success came with the release of his debut single "Rock Around the Clock" in 1957, a cover of Bill Haley & His Comets' classic hit. The song's popularity led to Steele being hailed as Britain's answer to Elvis Presley, earning him the nickname "The British Elvis." Throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s, Steele continued to release chart-topping singles, including "Butterfly" and "Sing Along with Tommy," cementing his status as a household name in the UK.
In addition to his music career, Steele also explored acting, appearing in several films and television shows. He played the role of Arthur Pemberton in the 1964 film "It's Trad, Dad!" alongside fellow rock 'n' roll star Tommy Quickly. Steele continued to perform and record music until his retirement from the entertainment industry in the late 1970s. Although he may not be as well-known today as some of his contemporaries, Tommy Steele remains an important figure in British rock 'n' roll history.
Tommy Steele – The Writing On The Wall / Drunken Guitar 45-F 11372 NEAR MINT
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Tommy Steele EP DFE 6551, Story No 2 DFE 6424, Single 11162. All 3 Discs.
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TOMMY STEELE EP'S X 3 - 7" VINYL - DECCA DFE6389, DFE 6388, DFE 6424
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TOMMY STEELE ORIG 1958 U.K. 10" LP THE TOMMY STEELE STORY DECCA LF 1288
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TOMMY STEELE E.P " YOUNG LOVE" Or. UK TRI CTR DECCA IN Or.PIC SL.[WOL]
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TOMMY STEELE - Little White Bull 7” Single Vinyl Record 1959 Decca Vg+
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TOMMY STEELE THE ONLY MAN ON THE ISLAND (95) 2 Track 7" Single Company Sleeve DE
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TOMMY STEELE SINGIN IN THE RAIN / YOU ARE MY LUCKY STAR (115) 2 Track 7" Single
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TOMMY STEELE LIVE AT THE FESTIVAL (396) 17 Track LP Picture Sleeve OAKS
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TOMMY STEELE PUT A RING ON HER FINGER (92) 2 Track 7" Single Company Sleeve DECC
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Tommy Steele And The Steelmen(7" Vinyl)Princess-Decca-45 F 10976-UK-195-VG+/Ex
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TOMMY STEELE THE DREAM MAKER / EGG AND CHIPS (99) 2 Track 7" Single Company Slee
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TOMMY STEELE Little White Bull bw Singing Time 78rpm RARE 1959 UK ISSUE Ex plus
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7" Vinyl Record ~ Tommy Steele And The Steelmen – Nairobi / Neon Sign*
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The Tommy Steele Story No. 2 + Cliff Richard. Angel. (7" vinyl ep records)
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CLASSIC BRITISH R'n'R TOMMY STEELE 78 HEY YOU! / PLANT A KISS DECCA F 10941 E
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