Seona Dancing: Last News

Ricky Gervais' name is synonymous with British comedy, as the brains behind The Office, Extras, and a Golden Globes speech that rocked Hollywood.During the lockdown, Ricky entertained his fans with Twitter live streams of consciousness, answering their questions and lifting the curtain on his life.This week, the comedy dynamo turns 60, as his friends and admirers in the entertainment world weigh in on his legacy as a writer, director and actor.In celebration of Ricky's milestone birthday, Daily Star has taken a look at the lesser-known aspects of his life, from his sprawling North London home to his obscure pop past.Long before Hollywood came calling, Ricky was one half of the new wave group Seona Dancing, formed with his friend Bill

Ricky Gervais was once a thriving pop star before he made his career in comedy.The British comedian, 62, actually moonlighted as a singer in the 1980s, forming a band called Seona Dancing.The “Office” star created the pop duo with friend Bill Macrae during their senior year at University College London in 1983.The pair was signed by London Records at the time and even released two tracks: “More to Lose” and “Bitter Heart.”In a resurfaced video, Gervais can be seen crooning his heart out in typical ’80s fashion while Macrae played the piano.“Yearly reminder that Ricky Gervais once performed a would-be New Romantic classic in front of a bunch of grade schoolers,” the account called “Terribly Awesome Covers” captioned the jaw-dropping clip.

RICKY Gervais poked fun at himself with a hilarious bath photo and a throwback snap from his 80s singing career on Twitter. The comic shared a post from a fan who placed the snaps side-by-side, and asked: "How did that happen?" The snap on the left saw a young Ricky, who is now 59, posing for a serious photo as he tried to launch his pop career as the lead singer in Seona Dancing.