Images may be subject to copyright
On this day, 7 May 1963 singer John Leyton played Cardiff’s Capitol Theatre.
Also on the “All Stars 63” bill were, Billy Boyle, Duffy Power, Don ‘Fireball’ Spencer. Bick Ford, Grazina, Jet Harris and Tony Meehan, Mike Berry, Mike Sarne and Billie Davis.
John Leyton was an English actor and singer.
As a singer he is best known for his hit song "Johnny Remember Me" (written by Geoff Goddard and produced by Joe Meek), which reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in August 1961 despite being banned by the BBC for its death references.
His follow-up single, "Wild Wind", reached number two in the charts.
Alongside singing, Leyton's acting career saw him appearing in television and films throughout the 1960s. His films included The Great Escape, Guns at Batasi, Von Ryan's Express and Krakatoa, East of Java.
