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The Full Story In Kenny Denton's memoir "There Ain't No Rules In Rock n Roll"
The Photograph is Fred's Autograph To My Loverly Wife Sue and Our Son Nathan.
Bing Crosby.
In the summer of 1975, within the walls of De Lane Lea/ Music Centre in Wembley, a remarkable event unfolded, Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire were collaborating as a duet on an album. There was an air of uncertainty surrounding Bing's reputation for being challenging to work with in the studio, but this was swiftly dispelled during their time at the Music Centre. Here is a glimpse of the Bing Crosby I had the privilege to encounter. During a break in recording, Bing embarked on the short journey from the studio to our in-house restaurant for a well-deserved lunch. Just outside the studio, Peter Wilson, a member of the s ...