David Essex biography

David Essex OBE (born David Albert Cook, 23 July 1947) is an English singer-songwriter and actor who rose to fame in the 1970s. He achieved 19 UK Top 40 singles—including two number ones—and 16 Top 40 albums between 1973 and 1994. Internationally, he is best known for his 1973 hit "Rock On", which reached No. 5 in the US and earned a Grammy nomination. A respected figure in British pop culture, Essex was appointed OBE in 1999 for his charity work, notably with Voluntary Service Overseas. He is openly proud of his Irish Traveller heritage and has supported traveller rights. Married three times, he has five children and remains active in music and theatre, touring regularly and releasing work through his label.

When

Monday, 26 September 2022
Starts at 20:00

Where

Argyll Street
London, Great Britain

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