Dickie Valentine
Biography
Dickie Valentine was a British pop singer who rose to fame in Britain during the 1950s, known for his Top Ten hit singles and chart-topping songs like "Finger of Suspicion" and "Christmas Alphabet". Born Richard Maxwell in London's Marylebone district in 1929, Valentine began acting at just three years old and later honed his vocal style and stagecraft skills. He gained confidence as a singer after receiving voice lessons paid for by actor-singer Bill O'Connor.