Marty Wilde today secures the rare feat of chart success as a singer and songwriter across eight consecutive decades on the Official Albums and Singles Chart.
The remarkable achievement by the former teen-pop icon - who is also the father of '80s pop star Kim Wilde - comes just in time to celebrate National Album Day tomorrow, 10 Oct, for which Marty is an official Ambassador this year.
With his latest album Running Together, Marty is set to land at Number 75 on this week's Official Albums Chart when it is published later today, and makes history in the process at the age of 81.
The new album was written and recorded alongside Marty's two daughters, Kim and Roxanne Wild, as well as with additional input from his son Ricky.
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