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  • Early British Rock’n’Roller Wee Willie Harris, ‘Wild Man Of Rock,’ Dies At 90

    04/28/2023 3:19:48 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 13 replies
    Udiscovermusic ^ | April 28, 2023 | Paul Sexton
    Harris was once described by David Bowie as ‘the first glam star.’Early British rock’n’roll star Wee Willie Harris died yesterday (27) at the age of 90. Harris was well known for his animated performances and pink (and sometimes green or orange) hair, and was an early favorite of the pre-fame Beatles, and was once described by David Bowie as “the first glam star.” Paul McCartney would recall that, as a young music fan in 1957, he queued outside the Liverpool Empire for Harris’ autograph. He never figured in the UK charts, but was a well-known figure on the 1950s music...