DAVID ESSEX
From hit records to hit musicals David Essex OBE has had one of the most enduring careers in music - lasting over 30 years to date. David has starred in the musicals Godspell, Evita and Mutiny which he also wrote.
Biography
Essex was born in Plaistow, England which, at the time of his birth, was officially part of the county of Essex. Essex attended Star Lane Primary School, he loved playing football and didn't answer any of the questions in the Eleven plus exam for entry into a Grammar School, so that he could ensure he attended Shipman County Secondary School where he knew they played the game. Essex was also a member of West Ham United Juniors for a while and dreamed of one day being a professional player. Essex then also became interested in music and played drums with a local band, before becoming a singer.
Early career
Essex made his first record entitled 'And The Tears Came Tumblin' Down' for the Decca label in 1963. He then toured with a band called "David Essex and the Mood Indigo" for two years. His first notable acting role aside from small appearances in the films Assault and All Coppers Are... was the lead in the stage musical, Godspell in 1971 at the age of 23. Two years later, he starred in the film That'll Be The Day (1973) and recorded his only international hit single, "Rock On" (which he wrote himself), in the same year. A second single, "Lamplight", also reached the British Top 10.
Hit Albums
• I Still Believe - 1999
• Thank You - 2000
• Wonderful - 2001
• Theatre Of Dreams - 2001
• Forever - 2001
• Sunset - 2003
• It's Gonna Be Alright - 2004
• Greatest Hits - 2006
• Beautiful Day - 2006
• Happy Ever After - 2007
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