Alvin Stardust in the 70’s was my “glam rock era” idol, he had it all just a brilliant performer. It was sad to hear of his passing, RIP ALVIN STARDUST. 🙏
Loved the music of Alvin Stardust and his band who always gave a stunning live performance, very best wishes to you Shaun and your family, many thanks for posting ....
I knew your dad from when I was 14 years old and I snuck into night clubs with my mum to watch him. Your dad was one in a million and he loved you and Adam so much. Remember when I sent you the dogs that I made S & A on the collars? I was devastated when he passed away and think about him all the time. You had one amazing dad and I am proud that you made this video, he would love it so much xx
❤❤❤ Always loved Alvin Stardust! Had his all black leathers poster on my ceiling!! 😹 Had to remove it when Nana came to stay!! Was great hearing the students singing Coo Ca Choo!! One of my most faves!!
Shaun that was a lovely interview . Tears were in my eyes when I watched your students doing an accapella of my cooca choo particularly when the song was well before their time (& probably before their mothers times too) -over 40 years later He was my hero
Hello Sara, the man's name was Shane not Shaun, The history is the original Shane Fentone real name Johnny Theakston, age 17 years died of rheumatic fever and Bernard Drewey, who was his friend was asked by Johnny's mum to take on the mantle Shane Fentone and the Fentones, so Bernard Drewey, became Shane Fentone, and in the 1970s reinvented himself as Alvin Stardust, the Stardust bit coming from David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, it's all on wikipedia, he had some good numbers in the 60s and good although glam numbers in the 70s before leaning more into spiritual songs in later years one of the first spirituals was a wonderful time up there by Lee Roy Abernathy and the Homeland Harmony Quartet from 1947 covered by Pat Boone's father in law Red Foley, the same year Pat himself made it a big hit in the 1950s, and your right it was a lovely interview, p,s hope your not offended by as Ernie Wise, would say what I wrote as I don't mean to offend, I mentioned Ernie, as on UA-cam there's film of Alvin Stardust, singing a wonderful time up there on their show accompanied by Eric and Ernie,
Thanks Shaun, Lovely video about you and your dad (Bernard aka Shane aka Alvin) my brother and I bought some of his early records,Moody Guy,Walk Away,Cindy's Birthday.As soon as Alvin came on the TV screen I recognised him straight away as Shane Fenton .I have seen some lovely youtube videos of him talking about his career in the music business,I often wondered what he did after the initial success ,now I know, RIP Bernard,Shane and Alvin
WOOOOW!Fantastic,very interesting video!RIP ALVIN!My favourite successful singer,I💖 all your famous songs!Makes me feel young again,I'm so glad!Thanks!💖😎🕊💗💙🌻💜😎🕊💗💎🎶🎙🎸🥁🎶💎💖🕊😎👌👍✌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I have to admit to being a bit frightened by Alvin Stardust in the 1970s...but this film has shown me how he was not the image I saw...just a decent bloke trying to make his mark as a human being and doing the best he could...I am not frightened of this person anymore...he was what we all are, and was better at it than most.
I. Will never forget meeting Shane Fenton in the town hall ( corn exchange) high Wycombe 1959-1960 He mixed with the crowd before his performance Lovely guy..
The Shane Fenton in 1959-1960 was a different person. His real name was Johnny Theakston, he was the first Shane Fenton until 1961, when he died suddenly of rheumatic fever. The Fentones' then asked their roadie - Bernard Jewry to take his place for a BBC show they'd been invited on, and Bernard also took on the name Shane Fenton as well, they played together until 1964.
nice one what shaun didn't say was the original shane fenton was johny theakstone the forgotten man of early british rock and roll. Alvin was great seen him a few times
Great video! One little thing - you talk about 'My Coo Ca Choo' as his first single but neglect to mention that he didn't actually sing on it. It was actually sung by Peter Shelley.
@@Lazy_Sundae You were right: they should have elaborated on that funny story of him sudden lip-syncing it on TOTP when it became a hit. But for all we knew, back then, it was his first single; he owned it.
There’s an original Shane Fenton and the Fentones gig poster up on display at March museum (Cambridgeshire) , I think it was primarily because it was at a local venue , but if your ever passing pop in to see it.
Alvin did a lit for Charity, I photographed him at a Charity Gig in Dunstable, I was Roadie for Rob Davis (MUD) Rob was Guitarist for whom needed him, Tight Fit, Voices with Soul etc. I Met Alvin at the Gate of Butlins Bognor, to give him a Disc with the Photos on, for him to use s he wanted & asked Permission to Use the Photo’s for the Charity I Support. Anyone in the Business I photograph knows I use them for Charity & Alvin was happy & gave the OK. So if you know him as the Moody Guy, Shane Fenton or the Jealous Guy, Alvin Stardust. He was a Star who gave a lot of his time for Charity. Look for the Pretend video, he did for the Royal VarietyShow, A friend of mine Jeff Britton (wings & wild angels) Was the Drumner
Indeed. I'm from Kenya and I knew about him from my family which was supported by the charities he was involved in. My mom told me that he would perform to raise funds for supporting such families as mine back then in Nairobi. Am forever grateful and thankful.
The title says "Shaun Fenton" what? it's Shane Fenton, get it right for God's sake,I loved him when he was Shane and when he was Alvin, I used to see him in Billingshurst, we'd somtimes have a chat, about Guitars, and things, the last time I saw him was in WG tyres, sadly missed.
Utter nonsense, if anything, Shaky is the wannabe or imitator. Alvin was an excellent singer, maybe the best of the glam guys of the '70s like Bolan, Glitter or Essex.
This is a first - someone trying to sound cool, savvy and musically literate by proudly telling the World that they're a Shakin' Stevens fan 😂 Oh and your failure to get his name right - cherry on the cake 🤣
Alvin Stardust in the 70’s was my “glam rock era” idol, he had it all just a brilliant performer.
It was sad to hear of his passing, RIP ALVIN STARDUST. 🙏
Alvin was always my glam rock hero. He was a sensation. So sad he has gone.
A very nice perspective on a lovely man and a real star.
Never heard a bad word uttered about Alvin Stardust...he was one of the good guys..,
Mr Fenton is an AMAZING Headmaster, I’m in first form at Reigate Grammar and I absolutely LOVE IT 😊
When I was a young kid I loved the song, Pretend.
Alvin is great love him i will never forget him thank you so much one off the best
HE WAS A GREAT MAN and he had GREAT KIDS so Head up you seem as great as he is Rest in peace one of my Heros Alvin
Loved the music of Alvin Stardust and his band who always gave a stunning live performance, very best wishes to you Shaun and your family, many thanks for posting ....
Brilliant tribute young man, I know your dad will be proud of you and all those wonderful students you teach,,,,,,,,,and keep in check,!!
What a great video, thanks for sharing that and I know he must have been very proud of you also.
The ending brought a tear to my eye I bought coo ca choo when it came out lovely guy great times
The one song he didn't sing himself! But it's a great one!
Alvin was great , I loved him when I was a kid and when I met him he was such a lovely bloke .
He was my Idol, in 1974 when i was 7 years old : )
So did I shane so did I
@@suitbertglocke5020 And mine too
I knew your dad from when I was 14 years old and I snuck into night clubs with my mum to watch him. Your dad was one in a million and he loved you and Adam so much. Remember when I sent you the dogs that I made S & A on the collars? I was devastated when he passed away and think about him all the time. You had one amazing dad and I am proud that you made this video, he would love it so much xx
❤❤❤ Always loved Alvin Stardust! Had his all black leathers poster on my ceiling!! 😹 Had to remove it when Nana came to stay!!
Was great hearing the students singing Coo Ca Choo!! One of my most faves!!
Great guy💖 and a real SUPERSTAR 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
He is a legend in British Rock n Roll.. warms my heart watching this vid. Lots of Love
This is so good .good luck to you dad would be proud ..
He will always be your Dad Shaun, you did him proud.
Shaun that was a lovely interview . Tears were in my eyes when I watched your students doing an accapella of my cooca choo particularly when the song was well before their time (& probably before their mothers times too) -over 40 years later He was my hero
Hello Sara, the man's name was Shane not Shaun,
The history is the original Shane Fentone real name Johnny Theakston, age 17 years died of rheumatic fever and Bernard Drewey, who was his friend was asked by Johnny's mum to take on the mantle Shane Fentone and the Fentones, so Bernard Drewey, became Shane Fentone, and in the 1970s reinvented himself as Alvin Stardust, the Stardust bit coming from David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, it's all on wikipedia, he had some good numbers in the 60s and good although glam numbers in the 70s before leaning more into spiritual songs in later years one of the first spirituals was a wonderful time up there by Lee Roy Abernathy and the Homeland Harmony Quartet from 1947 covered by Pat Boone's father in law Red Foley, the same year Pat himself made it a big hit in the 1950s, and your right it was a lovely interview, p,s hope your not offended by as Ernie Wise, would say what I wrote as I don't mean to offend, I mentioned Ernie, as on UA-cam there's film of Alvin Stardust, singing a wonderful time up there on their show accompanied by Eric and Ernie,
Started out performing with the brilliant Billy Fury, Britain's king of rock n roll.
The Legend!😘🤘❤️
Thanks Shaun, Lovely video about you and your dad (Bernard aka Shane aka Alvin) my brother and I bought some of his early records,Moody Guy,Walk Away,Cindy's Birthday.As soon as Alvin came on the TV screen I recognised him straight away as Shane Fenton .I have seen some lovely youtube videos of him talking about his career in the music business,I often wondered what he did after the initial success ,now I know, RIP Bernard,Shane and Alvin
Shane is alvin in Love Him soooooo much
WOOOOW!Fantastic,very interesting video!RIP ALVIN!My favourite successful singer,I💖 all your famous songs!Makes me feel young again,I'm so glad!Thanks!💖😎🕊💗💙🌻💜😎🕊💗💎🎶🎙🎸🥁🎶💎💖🕊😎👌👍✌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you so much for that!
I have to admit to being a bit frightened by Alvin Stardust in the 1970s...but this film has shown me how he was not the image I saw...just a decent bloke trying to make his mark as a human being and doing the best he could...I am not frightened of this person anymore...he was what we all are, and was better at it than most.
I. Will never forget meeting Shane Fenton in the town hall ( corn exchange) high Wycombe 1959-1960
He mixed with the crowd before his performance
Lovely guy..
The Shane Fenton in 1959-1960 was a different person. His real name was Johnny Theakston, he was the first Shane Fenton until 1961, when he died suddenly of rheumatic fever. The Fentones' then asked their roadie - Bernard Jewry to take his place for a BBC show they'd been invited on, and Bernard also took on the name Shane Fenton as well, they played together until 1964.
@@markmark63 Johnny Theakstone died in July 1960 so 12dougreed would have seen Alvin if he saw Shane Fenton after that date.
@@markmark63 long time ago it was around the time of GI blues Elvis.
@@doggdogg6019 well it definitely was Alvin
Long time ago, I am sure Nero and the gladiators
Were on the bill
I have just looked, you are right it must of been 1961 as the first song he sang was run around Sue that first came out in 61 ( Dion)
A beautiful soul
nice one what shaun didn't say was the original shane fenton was johny theakstone the forgotten man of early british rock and roll. Alvin was great seen him a few times
fabulous
Memories are made of this
Great video!
One little thing - you talk about 'My Coo Ca Choo' as his first single but neglect to mention that he didn't actually sing on it. It was actually sung by Peter Shelley.
But it was him, who created that larger than life Persona. As a kid, it sure impressed me! On his other hits he sang himself: perfect!
@@sebastian0107 So which part of what I said are you saying is incorrect.
@@Lazy_Sundae You were right: they should have elaborated on that funny story of him sudden lip-syncing it on TOTP when it became a hit. But for all we knew, back then, it was his first single; he owned it.
A really nice bloke,spoke to him in Lincoln a few years ago
I met shane fenton in 1967 at pan musical instruments in wardour street london.
He could sing a good tune !
Ruhe in Frieden.
There’s an original Shane Fenton and the Fentones gig poster up on display at March museum (Cambridgeshire) , I think it was primarily because it was at a local venue , but if your ever passing pop in to see it.
I haven’t watched this yet but fun fact Alvin stardust asked my granny out and her and Shane was basically best friends they grew up together
I never saw “alvin” when he was younger and idk why she turned him down😭 he was gorgeous
I always thought he looked very like the actor JackLord.
Alvin did a lit for Charity, I photographed him at a Charity Gig in Dunstable, I was Roadie for Rob Davis (MUD) Rob was Guitarist for whom needed him, Tight Fit, Voices with Soul etc.
I Met Alvin at the Gate of Butlins Bognor, to give him a Disc with the Photos on, for him to use s he wanted & asked Permission to Use the Photo’s for the Charity I Support.
Anyone in the Business I photograph knows I use them for Charity & Alvin was happy & gave the OK.
So if you know him as the Moody Guy, Shane Fenton or the Jealous Guy, Alvin Stardust.
He was a Star who gave a lot of his time for Charity.
Look for the Pretend video, he did for the Royal VarietyShow, A friend of mine Jeff Britton (wings & wild angels) Was the Drumner
Indeed. I'm from Kenya and I knew about him from my family which was supported by the charities he was involved in. My mom told me that he would perform to raise funds for supporting such families as mine back then in Nairobi. Am forever grateful and thankful.
Did he not replace the leader of the Fen Tones when their lead singer unfortunately died?
The title says "Shaun Fenton" what? it's Shane Fenton, get it right for God's sake,I loved him when he was Shane and when he was Alvin, I used to see him in Billingshurst, we'd somtimes have a chat, about Guitars, and things, the last time I saw him was in WG tyres, sadly missed.
he married my mates 1st cousin from Swansea
SHANE NOT SHAUN
Shaun Fenton is the son of Shane Fenton.
@@elvisleeboy oh dear i stand corrected thank you ....
Funny fake sideburns 😆
Sorry, but Shaky Stevens is The best & he sounds 1000 tines better imo
Utter nonsense, if anything, Shaky is the wannabe or imitator. Alvin was an excellent singer, maybe the best of the glam guys of the '70s like Bolan, Glitter or Essex.
This is a first - someone trying to sound cool, savvy and musically literate by proudly telling the World that they're a Shakin' Stevens fan 😂
Oh and your failure to get his name right - cherry on the cake 🤣