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Music legend dead as tributes as paid to iconic singer who was a household name in the UK


Frank Ifield, who helped give The Beatles their first big break and who enjoyed four No1 hits in the UK, passed away in his sleep at the weekend aged 86

Frank Ilfeld died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday night (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Read MoreRelated Articles Pop icon Harry Styles 'splits' from actress Taylor Russell after 14 months He then went on to share images of Frank with Alan Lancaster of Status Quo, Eric Burdon, John Rowles, Frankie Davidson, Mary Schneider, Nicki Gillis, Keith Potger, Wayne Horsburgh and Glenn himself. He had four UK No1 singles and was instrumental in launching The Beatles to stardom (Image: Redferns)Frank, who leaves behind his wife Carole Wood, and his two children from his previous marriage to Gillian Bowden, also performed in front of Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Variety Show in 1965.

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