Harry Roger Webber, better known as Cliff Richard OBE, was a hugely successful English singer and actor whose illustrious career spanned six decades.
His singles have sold over 21.5 million copies in the UK, making him the third best-selling artist in the history of the UK Singles Chart, behind only The Beatles and Elvis Presley.
Richard rose to fame in the 1950s as a pioneer of British rock and pop music, earning the nickname “British Elvis”.
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- Full name: Harry Roger Webber
- Stage Name: Cliff Richard
- Date of birth: October 14, 1940
- Age: 83
- Birthplace: Lucknow, India
- Nationality: British, Barbadian
- Occupation: singer, actor
- Height: 1.79 m
- Parents: Dorothy Marie Webb, Rodger Oscar Webb
- Siblings: Jacqueline Ann Weber, Joan Weber, Donella Weber
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $120 million.
Early life and education
Cliff Richard, born Harry Roger Webb, was born on October 14, 1940, at King George Hospital in Lucknow, which was then part of British India.
His parents were Rodger Oscar Webb, a manager of a catering contractor servicing the Indian Railways, and Dorothy Marie Dazely.
Cliff Richard grew up with three sisters, Jacqueline Ann Webb, Joan Webb and Donalla Webb. He attended St. Thomas’s Church School in Howrah and Cheshunt Modern Secondary School from 1952 to 1957. Cliff Richard’s ethnicity is Barbadian-British and his faith is Christian.
Profession
Cliff Richard, born Harry Webb, became the lead singer of the rock band The Drifters (as distinct from the American band of the same name) in the 1950s.
Entrepreneur Harry Greatorex encouraged Webber to change his name, and he eventually adopted the name “Cliff,” which was said to evoke “cliff face” and “rock.” The last name “Richard” was added in homage to Webber’s musical idol, Little Richard.
Known as the “British Elvis”, Cliff Richard achieved international fame with hits such as “Living Doll” and “Summer Holiday” with his band The Shadows.
His popularity also led to a successful acting career, with films such as Young People and Summer Vacation becoming classics.
As musical tastes evolved, Cliff Richard adapted his style, turning to pop and folk. Hits such as “Congratulations” and “I Could Easily Fall in Love” showcased his versatility.
His music has resonated with audiences around the world and has achieved chart success in many countries.
Despite changing musical trends over the decades, Cliff Richard still maintains a loyal following and continues to release new music, testament to his enduring influence and lasting popularity as one of Britain’s most iconic musical artists.
Awards and nominations
- **BRIT Awards:
- Best British Male Vocalist (multiple awards)
- Outstanding Contribution to Music**Ivor Novello Award: for songwriting and contribution to music**NME Award: won Best Male Vocalist, Vocal Personality and multiple awards in other categories**World Music Award: won multiple awards, including World Best Live Act, World Best Album and World Best Artist**OBE (Order of the British Empire): a prestigious honor bestowed by the Queen
Social Media
- Instagram account: @richard_cliffofficial
- Facebook account: Cliff Richard
- Twitter account: @SirCliffNews
Personal life
Cliff Richard is a very successful singer and actor who has kept his personal life private throughout his long career.
Although Richard was a well-known heartthrob, he never married and lived a bachelor life.
Early in his career, Richard had a serious relationship with Australian dancer Delia Wicks in the 1950s. This was one of his few public relationships.
In the 1980s, Richard dated famous tennis player Sue Buck. In 1986, Buck began dating tennis player Stephen Shaw, but their relationship ended shortly afterwards.
Aside from these two high-profile romances, Cliff Richard kept details of his personal life private for decades.
He was linked to several women but never married, maintaining a single lifestyle throughout his very successful singing and acting career.
Discography
- summer vacation
- When in Spain
- Wonderful Life
- Aladdin and his magic lamp
- Cliff Richard
- When in Rome
- Love is forever
- A bit Latin
- Finder Keeps
- cliff
- Cliff sings
- Me and my shadow
- Listen to Cliff!
- 21 Today
- young people
- 32 minutes 1
- Affectionate
- A great collection of rock songs
- Just… great rock music
- Rise
- Music…the air I breathe
- Christmas with Cliff
- Cliff with Strings – My Kinda Life
net worth
Cliff Richard is a legendary British pop singer, musician, performer, and actor who has a net worth of $120 million.
This massive financial success is a testament to his extraordinary career and enduring popularity in the music industry.
Cliff Richard has achieved success as a professional singer and actor, entertaining audiences for more than sixty years.
