Jackie Dennis

Jackie Dennis
Also known as	The Kilted Choirboy, Britain's Ricky Nelson
Born	8 October 1942 Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland
Genres	pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, actor
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1958–1966
Labels	Decca

Jackie Dennis (born 8 October 1942, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland) was discovered by the comedians Mike and Bernie Winters 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 a subsequent film spin-off.

The kilt-wearing, spiky-haired pop singer enjoyed seven successful years in the world of show business and toured the world. "La Dee Dah" was his biggest UK hit, reaching #4 in the UK Singles Chart in 1958, whilst his cover of Sheb Wooley's "Purple People Eater" was his second and final UK hit peaking at #29.

Dennis appeared Perry Como's US television show, where he was introduced as 'Britain's Ricky Nelson' performing the song "Linton Addie".

Dennis latterly worked as a nursing home carer and lives in Pilton Park, Edinburgh with wife Irene, who he has been married to for almost 30 years. He has a stepson Steven, stepdaughter Susan as well as three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

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