Summer Holiday singer announced his faith to the world shortly after his father's death in the Sixties. Many considered the move unusual for a rock and roll star and some disowned him because of it.
The 80-year-old, who remains a proud Christian today, was shaped by his beliefs despite coming under fire for his declaration.
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