Jackie Dennis

John Dennis (8 October 1942 – 28 September 2020) was a Scottish singer who enjoyed success in Britain in the 1950s.

Early life Born John Dennis, he was discovered by the comedians Mike and Bernie Winters when he was performing at the United States Army Air Forces base at Prestwick in 1958. The brothers brought him to the attention of the show business agent Eve Taylor, and he appeared on the television programme, Six-Five Special, at the age of 15, and in a subsequent film spin-off.

Dennis appeared on Perry Como's US television show, where he was introduced as 'Britain's Ricky Nelson' performing the song "Linton Addie", and Dennis was best man at entertainer Tommy Steele's wedding.

After leaving show business, Dennis joined the civil service, where he worked for over a decade as a messenger with the Manpower Services Commission in Edinburgh. Latterly, Dennis worked as a nursing home carer.

He died in September 2020, at the age of 77.

Discography Singles "La Dee Dah" / "You're the Greatest" (1958) (Decca F 10992) "Miss Valerie" / "My Dream" (1958) (Decca F 11011) "The Purple People Eater" / "You-oo" (1958) (Decca F 11033) "More Than Ever" / "Linton Addie" (1958) (Decca F 11060) "Lucky Ladybug" / "Gingerbread" (1958) (Decca F 11090) "The Wee Cooper O' Fife" / "Come Along" (1959) (Decca F 11120) "Summer Snow" / "Night Bird" (1959) (Top Rank JAR 129)