The tragic passing of a music icon
Frank Ifield, a music icon and a household name in the UK, who played pivotal role in the early success of the Beatles, has died aged 86.
The news of Ifield’s passing was shared on the social media by his long-time friend, music historian and journalist Glenn A. Baker.
“I just took a call from David Ifield, telling me that his brother FRANK IFIELD peacefully passed on this Saturday night, at age 86. There is so much to be said about this remarkable man, who had four number ones in Britain, three of them before the Beatles (who he had briefly support him in concert).
“I Remember You became an indelible hit all around the world and a perfect signature song. It topped the U.K. charts for 7 weeks.
“This is not the time to say any more than my thoughts are with Frank’s brothers and his wife Carole and to say how fortunate I was to see him earlier this year. I’m still gathering my thoughts.”
