The Cliff Adams Singers

b. 21 August 1923, Southwark, London, England, d. 22 October 2001, England. As a boy, Adams was a chorister at St. Mary-le-Bow in east London, but yearned to become involved in popular music. After studying the piano and organ, he played in dance bands before joining the Royal Air Force in World War II, spending three years in Africa. In the late 40s he arranged for several name bands, including Stanley Black and Ted Heath, and in 1949 formed the Stargazers. They became one of the top UK vocal groups of the 50s on radio and records, their hits including the novelties, ‘Close T...