Cliff Richard’s Travelin’ Plans

Richards, who was appointed a Knight Bachelor in 1995, first hit the charts in 1958 with “Move It,” often attributed to be Britain’s first rock song.   At that time Richard’s backing band was called The Drifters, but legal conflicts with the American group of the same name resulted in the switch to The Shadows moniker. Other hits included 1959’s “Living Doll as well as 1960’s “Please Don’t Tease,” 1960’s “I Love You” and 1963’s “Summer Holiday.”

Although his star never really waned in his British homeland, Richard experienced a resurgence in popularity in the U.S. during the late 70s/early ’80s with hits like “We Don’t Talk Anymore,”  “Devil Woman” and “Dreamin.’”

Richard’s new album, Just … Fabulous Rock ’n’ Roll, arrives in the U.S. Nov. 11 and features the singing star covering classic songs like “Sweet Little Sixteen,” “You Send Me” and “Roll Over Beethoven” as well as a “duet” with Elvis Presley on “Blue Suede Shoes.”

Here’s the routing:

June 15 – Cork, Ireland, Marquee
June 17 – Ledbury, England, Eastnor Castle
June 18 – Hampshire, England, Stansted Park, House & Grounds
June 21 – Shropshire, England, Walcot Hall
June 22 – Derbyshire, England, Catton Hall
June 24 – Lincoln, England, Lincoln Castle
June 25 – Suffolk, England, Euston Hall
June 28 – Leeds, England, Harewood House
June 29 – Scarborough, England, Open Air Theatre
July 1 – Greenwich, England, Old Royal Naval College
July 2 – Greenwich, England, Old Royal Naval College 

The fan club presale begins Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. General onsales start Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. All times local.  Go to CliffRichard.org for more details.