Harry Rodger Webb, better known as Cliff Richard OBE, is a highly successful British singer and actor with an illustrious career spanning over six decades.
With over 21.5 million singles in the United Kingdom, he is the third-top-selling artist in UK Singles Chart history, behind only the Beatles and Elvis Presley.
Richard first rose to fame in the 1950s as a pioneer of British rock and pop music, earning the title of the “Elvis Presley of Britain.”
Profile
- Full Name: Harry Rodger Webb
- Stage Name: Cliff Richard
- Born: October 14, 1940
- Age: 83 years old
- Birthplace: Lucknow, India
- Nationality: Barbadian-British
- Occupation: Singer and actor
- Height: 1.79 m
- Parents: Dorothy Marie Webb ,Rodger Oscar Webb
- Siblings: Jacqueline Ann Webb, Joan Webb, Donella Webb
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Bachelor
- Net Worth: $120 million.
Early Life And Education
Cliff Richard, whose birth name was Harry Rodger Webb, was born on October 14, 1940, at King George’s Hospital in Lucknow, which was then part of British India.
His parents were Rodger Oscar Webb, a manager for a catering contractor that serviced the Indian Railways, and Dorothy Marie Dazely.
Cliff Richard grew up with three sisters – Jacqueline Ann Webb, Joan Webb, and Donella Webb. He attended St. Thomas’ Church School in Howrah and Cheshunt Secondary Modern School from 1952 to 1957. Cliff Richard’s ethnicity is Barbadian-British, and he practiced Christianity as his religion.
Career
Cliff Richard, originally known as Harry Webb, became the lead singer of the rock and roll group The Drifters (distinct from the American group of the same name) in the 1950s.
Entrepreneur Harry Greatorex encouraged Webb to change his name, leading to the adoption of the name “Cliff,” which was suggested to evoke a “cliff face” and the idea of “rock.” The surname “Richard” was added as a tribute to Webb’s musical hero, Little Richard.
With The Shadows as his backing band, Cliff Richard became known as the “British Elvis Presley.” He achieved great success with hits like “Living Doll” and “Summer Holiday,” which propelled him to international fame.
His popularity also led to a successful acting career, with films like “The Young Ones” and “Summer Holiday” becoming classics.
As musical tastes evolved, Cliff Richard adapted his style, moving towards pop and ballads. Hits like “Congratulations” and “I Could Easily Fall in Love” showcased his versatility.
His music resonated with audiences across the globe, and he achieved chart success in numerous countries.
Despite changes in musical trends over the decades, Cliff Richard has maintained a dedicated fanbase and continued to release new music, demonstrating his longevity and enduring popularity as one of Britain’s most iconic musical artists.
Awards and Nominations
- **Brit Awards:
- Best British Male Solo Artist (multiple wins)
- Outstanding Contribution to Music
**Ivor Novello Awards: For songwriting and contributions to music
**NME Awards: Multiple awards for Best Male Singer, Vocal Personality, and other categories
**World Music Awards: Several awards, including World’s Best Live Act, World’s Best Album, and World’s Best Entertainer
**OBE (Order of the British Empire): A prestigious honor bestowed by the Queen
Social Media
- Instagram handle:@richard_cliffofficial
- Facebook handle: Cliff Richard
- Twitter handle: @SirCliffNews
Personal Life
Cliff Richard is a highly successful singer and actor who has maintained a private personal life throughout his long career.
Despite being a prominent heartthrob, Richard has never been married and has lived as a bachelor.
In the early days of his career, Richard was in a serious relationship with Delia Wicks, an Australian dancer, in the 1950s. This was one of his few publicly known romantic relationships.
In the 1980s, Richard dated famous tennis player Sue Barker. Their relationship ended in 1986 when Barker began dating tennis player Stephen Shaw.
Beyond these two notable relationships, Cliff Richard has kept the details of his personal life private over the decades.
He has been linked to a few other women but has never married and has maintained a bachelor lifestyle throughout his hugely successful singing and acting career.
Discography
- Summer Holiday
- When in Spain
- Wonderful Life
- Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp
- Cliff Richard
- When in Rome
- Love is Forever
- Kinda Latin
- Finders Keepers
- Cliff
- Cliff Sings
- Me and My Shadows
- Listen to Cliff!
- 21 Today
- The Young Ones
- 32 Minutes and 1
- Soulicious
- The Fabulous Rock ‘n’ Roll Songbook
- Just… Fabulous Rock ‘n’ Roll
- Rise Up
- Music… The Air That I Breathe
- Christmas with Cliff
- Cliff with Strings – My Kinda Life
Net Worth
Cliff Richard, the legendary British pop singer, musician, performer, and actor, has amassed an impressive net worth of $120 million.
This substantial financial success is a testament to his remarkable career and enduring popularity in the music industry.
With his successful journey as a professional singer and actor, Cliff Richard has been captivating audiences for over six decades.
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