Billy Fury: The Sound Of Fury [DVD] [2015]

Description

Billy Fury became an overnight sensation in the 1950`s and The Sound of Fury album, a landmark in British Rock & Roll history. This new programme recounts the story of Billy Fury and how his Sound of Fury album is now seen by many as the high water-mark of British Rock and Roll. The birth of British Rock and Roll may have been inspired by Elvis and American R&B artists, but Britain produced its own unique sound and artists such as Billy Fury, Marty Wilde, Cliff Richard, Joe Brown and Larry Parnes's stable. Shot entirely in HD with unique and unseen archive and photos, this music documentary highlights Billy Fury`s contribution to popular music and the reason why Britain`s original teen idol had more Top 40 hits than the Beatles during the 1960`s. Featuring exclusive home movie footage and interviews with Lord Puttnam, Amanda Barrie, Imelda May, Vince Eager, Len Goodman, Clem Cattini, Boz Boorer, Spencer Leigh, Billy`s mum, Jean Wycherley and many more; this is a must-see programme for Billy Fury and music lovers alike.