When Hunniford's daughter Caron Keating was diagnosed with breast cancer and chose to keep her illness private from the public, Richard was among a small close circle of friends who knew of Keating's condition. [97], In December 2013, Richard said that he felt two of his singles, "Mistletoe and Wine" and "The Millennium Prayer", had created a negative reaction against him. One focus of their protest was against the Swedish sex education film Language of Love, which was showing at a nearby cinema. With Richard's succession of hit songs and albums from the late 1970s into the early 1980s, followed by another strong run in the late 1980s and early 1990s, a strong fan base had been reestablished and Richard remained one of the best-known music artists in the country. "[100], Richard's father, Rodger Webb, died in 1961, aged 56, and that had a great impact on Richard. He took to the stage across seven cities in the UK, including six nights at London's Royal Albert Hall, where he has performed on over 100 occasions during his career. He says that he is reading a book that gives his ideas on how to live a long life and adheres to the therapeutic measures recommended by the book. Does Cliff Richard have children? - The Famous Celebrity [62] Richard took it to an independent label, Papillon, which released the charity recording (in aid of Children's Promise). The 72-year-old star said that, while he believes he would. He presented the Eurovision Song Contest Previews for the BBC in 1971 and 1972. Sir Cliff Richard rents his 6million holiday home in Barbados out on A review by former chief constable Andy Trotter said South Yorkshire Police had breached police guidance on protecting the identity of those under investigation and the handling of the search had dented the force's reputation. In 1949, his father obtained employment in the credit control office of Thorn Electrical Industries and the family moved in with other relatives in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, where he attended Kings Road Junior Mixed Infants School, until a three-bedroom council house in nearby Cheshunt was allocated to them in 1950, at 12 Hargreaves Close. In 1968, he sang the UK's entry in the Eurovision Song Contest, "Congratulations", written and composed by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter; it lost, however, by one point to Spain's "La La La". [32] In May 2008, a Reuters news report claimed that voting in the competition had been fixed by the Spanish dictator leader, Francisco Franco, to ensure that the Spanish entry won, allowing them to host the contest the following year (1969). "Throw Down a Line". 2 on the UK singles chart. fail to mention him (or the Shadows). His father, Rodger Oscar Webb, was born in Rangoon, now Yangon, Burma, of English and one eighth Dutch descent. [116][117] In 1982, Richard described them as his "second family". Also in 1989, Richard received the Brits highest award: "The Outstanding Contribution award". [176], Cliff Richard's 1958 hit "Move It" is widely regarded as the first authentic British rock and roll record, and "laid the foundations" for the Beatles and Merseybeat music. [52], On 30 June 1990, Richard performed to an estimated 120,000 people at England's Knebworth Park as part of an all-star concert line-up that also included Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Elton John and Tears for Fears. The Shadows added bass players Brian Locking (196263) and then John Rostill (196368) and took on Brian Bennett permanently on drums. [58][59] In late 1990s, Richard and former EMI UK managing director Clive Black established the record label "Blacknight". The 1950s entrepreneur Harry Greatorex wanted the up-and-coming rock 'n' roll singer to change his name. [90] In 2009, Richard said he was the "most radical rock-and-roll singer Britain has ever seen" as he did not indulge in drugs or sexual promiscuity. Cliff Richard has never been married and hence does not have any children. "[98], Author and rock music critic Tony Parsons said: "If you don't like at least some Cliff Richard, then you don't like pop music". In the early 1960s, he had a prosperous screen career with films including The Young Ones, Summer Holiday and Wonderful Life and his own television show at the BBC. [13] He has remained a popular music, film, and television personality at home in the UK as well as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Northern Europe and Asia, and retains a following in other countries. Sir Cliff Richard has said he feels "tarnished" by allegations of historical sexual abuse, after being told he will not face charges. [50] The single peaked at No. The 28 tracks recorded comprise 25 re-recordings of their earlier work, with three "new" tracks, originally from that era (and earlier), the single "Singing the Blues", along with Eddie Cochran's "C'mon Everybody" and the Frankie Ford hit "Sea Cruise". In mid-1963, Cliff and the Shadows appeared for a season in Blackpool, where Richard had his portrait modelled by Victor Heyfron. The band also continued to appear and record with Richard and wrote many of his hits. Sir Cliff was born on October 14, 1940. The holiday album contained both new and older recordings, including the single "Santa's List", which reached No. Many music names such as Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and Elton John were seen sporting I'm Nearly Famous badges, pleased that their boyhood idol was getting back into the heavier rock, in which he had begun his career. Cliff Richard feared dying of heart attack after child sexual assault In 1948, following Indian independence, the family embarked on a three-week sea voyage to Tilbury, Essex, England aboard the SSRanchi. Cliff Richard age, height, net worth 2023, wife, girlfriend, kids Soon after, Richard re-emerged, performing with Christian groups and recording some Christian material. The charity has encouraged thousands of primary schools in the UK to introduce the sport, with over 200,000 children taking part in the tennis sessions which tour the country. In November 2013, he said: "The music industry has changed drastically and that damages young artists. Cliff Richard performing "With The Eyes Of A Child" at "The New London Palladium Show" in January 1974.To stay up to date with all new releases on the channe. Morning briefing: Why teachers and campaigners want Ofsted to change "[120] Later in 1996, Richard said: "I'm aware of the rumours, but I am not gay. Following the Direct Action Day violence, his family moved to England permanently. [150] He subsequently returned to the UK and voluntarily met with and was interviewed by members of South Yorkshire Police.