Billy Fury's Grave - Famous Graves

Todays Famous Grave visit we visit the grave of the legend Billy Fury, known as the British Elvis at his peak.
Ronald Wycherley (17 April 1940 - 28 January 1983), better known as Billy Fury, was an English musician and actor. An early star of rock and roll, he equalled the Beatles' record of 24 hits in the 1960s and spent 332 weeks on the UK chart.
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[@BarbaraRooke]

Billy Fury was my idol in my teens in the 1960’s I was heart broken when he died rip Billy xxxxx

[@jackiemann20]

The best British rock n roll artist by far

[@carolhodson6353]

I have never seen a more celebrity grave so lovely.

[@Sdsacanita196]

Elvis was also 42 when he passed, Billy Fury i will always remember

[@jahmanriddims7626]

My late Brother Bob worked on the buses in Great Yarmouth in the late 1960's and Billy Fury amongst other singers were appearing there doing summer seasons and didn't earn a great deal. So many of them eat in the same cafés as the bus crews. Bob was a big fan of Billy's and often chatted to him. He was really just like one of the lads. Bob told me one of the most popular conversations was 'Crumpet' and looking at them walking past the café giving them marks from 1 to 10.

[@willwood8053]

My dad was a huge Billy Fury Fan the song its only make Belive Is his favourite song by Billy

[@joywynne420]

Loved his records

[@MrRoxyloxy]

Very like Elvis alright and I no of his songs still to this day 😊👍love this one 😊❤️

[@moirapicking1876]

Loved Billy Fury seen is statue in Iverpool loved him and his music R.I .P Billy

[@derekking7319]

I was introduced to Billy’s parents in Liverpool shortly after his passing. They spoke with such gentle pride of their beloved son. It was a great privilege to have met them. God bless!

[@nickiramsay2421]

My mum loved Billy Fury, I was brought up listening to all his music ❤

[@jo22571]

Same my mum saw him in great yarmouth lol she had stopped and doing her shoe up she shouted its billy fury my grandad said sod billy fury just do your shoes up Billy said i heard that lol x

[@Gkt77]

My late mum loved him too and she lived awhile in Gt Yarmouth too 🙂

[@ghtqwrrt871]

my mums favourite too. My old man sold off all her Billy Fury records without telling her, she never forgave him

[@sophdeegan]

He is my great great grandfather ❤️ Ronald Wycherley

[@LOVEisBLUE-k9j]

​@@sophdeeganHow so? Billy didn't have any children. Nice try.

[@MrGreenperil]

I met billy at a elvis convention at camber sands. His health was not the best then but always had time to chat. R.I.P. mr fury.🙏

[@danielsellers8538]

Billy fury top man & musician, there is a statue in Liverpool popular music and known to be a Gentleman As his record would say he's halfway to paradise with both music and styles. Hes now in paradise RIP Sir thank-you for the music

[@trinovantian1]

Visited his grave in the late 80s with a rockabilly mate on the anniversary of Billy’s death. While there with other fans his mum arrived…..she was a lovely lady and very moved to see people had remembered her dear son……a fond memory indeed to a talented artist.

[@eliasfinney8892]

My mam was a massive fan, i remember the day he died and she cried bless. Great artist. Cheers

[@ayutthayatrojan]

RIP BF -- he was a favorite of my mum's as I remember when I was growing up. Cheers ❤😂❤.

[@Mandela_House]

Hi Paul, thank you for posting this video. My brother was in a children’s hospital in the 60’s and Billy Fury, Marty Wilde and Eden Kane came to visit the children. My mum said what a lovely guy Billy was. All three of those artists were class guys to take time to visit children in hospital. RIP Billy. ❤

[@maggieboo8142]

My mum loved Billy he was so gorgeous we have visited his grave several times, I'm a born and bread South londoner but we often go to Liverpool and visit Billy's statue in the Dock side,,we always take a rose in respect for Billy and also my darling mum, God bless them both 😢🎉❤✝️🇬🇧

[@rogbrown1458]

Saw Billy on the early 60s package shows in the UK and in 1970 when I spent a while talking to him after a show and again in 1974 but not to speak to .Sadly missed. Rog. P S Records .😢

[@susanslater64]

I love billy fury I bought a album of him yrs ago in his gold suite his grave looks beautiful with all the little ornaments of birds and owls. I remember reading he said he wud rather spend time with his birds than go out partying in clubs. I love all his songs. He said as a child he missed so much school and found it hard to make friends because he was in and out of hospital with his rheumatic fever as a child. He also admitted he was very shy. And people used to think he was being funny and awkward because he didn't want to communicate with people and all because he was a terribly shy guy. I read he finally met his idol elvis presley and watched him on the set of a film and stayed with elvis all day and never said one word to him because of his severe shyness. And apparently elvis said to someone on set this guy ain't said one word to me all day. Billy fury said on stage his shyness didn't exist it was only when he was off stage in everyday life. This guy was a bird lover the feathered kind. When I have seen him interviewed, he seemed a quite spoken, gentle natured, shy, kind , loving and caring.❤ not a big-headed, arrogant, cocky attitude from his head to his feet. This guy was beautiful inside and out, sooo chilled, sooo ,relaxed and at ease no matter who he talked to. A very, attractive, handsome, beautiful young man , what a looker, ❤ who died way too young. Heaven must have been missing a angel 😇 💔 that day because God only ever takes the best ❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@KnowYoutheDukeofArgyll1841]

Shame. At the same time, I bet there was nothing stopping Elvis from striking up a conversation, himself. He might have gotten to know why Billy was the introverted type.

[@colettegriffiths509]

Once again an excellent post. I knew Billy's Mum Jean. She used to visit his grave every weekend by train . She was a lovely woman. A true lady and so very proud of Billy. Thankyou so very much. X

[@andym209]

Awesome mate cheers what a legend he's music is awesome he's not half way to paradise he's in paradise

[@elizabethm8193]

Billy was a fantastic singer so sadly missed thank you ❤️👍

[@MrGuido63]

One of the best British singers I’ve heard in my lifetime. So sad he had to leave us so early in his life. I still sing his hits like ‘half way to paradise’, I’ll never find another you at parties. Rest in peace dear Billy 🙏

[@doreenlockey6673]

Beautiful grave billy was absolutely Great singer Went far to soon R.I.P.❤

[@kevinheaton9213]

thank you paul for a brilliant video for billy he was a great singer i have got a lot of billy fury cds, regards kevin

[@davidmurray330]

My mum (Doris Egerton from The Dingle Liverpool) Grew up with Billy And Ringo, Gerry Marsden. They all grew up together and go in each others house singing and playing music 🤗

[@davidboyce8683]

Aww , I didn't realize he was so young when he passed away. So young and full of life , Rest in Peace Billy .

[@jahmanriddims7626]

My late brother was a bus driver in Great Yarmouth in the 1960's. He told me about Billy Fury, Marty Wild and others that were doing summer seaside gigs weren't on big money and used the same Cafes as the bus crews. Bob my brother often shared jokes, conversations (usually about Crumpet) and even their Cigarettes. They were just a bunch of really down to earth guys. He said

[@alisonprince1102]

❤❤Thank you so much for showing the grave of Billy fury. It is sad that he died at such a early age. May he rest in peace. ❤❤

[@mrsmaggiesmyth1906]

Hi Paul, i’m a community carer in Liverpool. I had the pleasure of looking after his mum, Sarah, in her final years. Immensely proud of him, and his brother Albie. She explained how an illness while he was young, as you’ve stated, weakened his heart. Fantastic video as always Paul 😀

[@evevening7995]

I can still remember my sister having his picture on her bedroom door. I to loved his music 🎶 It's hard to believe he would be 82 now, Another great singer gone to soon , Thank you for the story about Billy.

[@sunnysideup73]

What a beautiful resting place. Those blue stones look amazing.

[@patriciablake6564]

I saw and met him in the 60's when he came to Hanley. He was such a lovely person, quiet and softly spoken. I have followed him ever since. God bless and keep him in his care. XX

[@patriciablake6564]

I met Billy when he came to Hanley and had my picture taken with him and got his autograph. I followed him since he hit the pop scene. It's such a shame he died so young. God bless and Rest in Peace.

[@jeannettemacdonald6881]

He was a talented singer loved him.

[@DaveJMcGarry]

I grew up in Mill Hill. My Dad is buried just down the road at Hendon Crem. He passed aged 44. The good ones always get taken early. Seen Billy's grave many times. Cheers Paul.

[@rachaelsevern8465]

My mum loved Billy Fury, she saw him in the 60’s. Said he was an amazing performer. Sad he passed so young. Thanks for another great vid Paul 👍🏻

[@carolewallis9490]

09.02 God Bless you Billy lovely voice wonderful person loved his Animals taken far to soon would loved to have seen him ,went to a concert but sadly cancelled due to him not being well ,rest in peace Billy ❤ Thank you paul

[@annmarshall9291]

Thank you Paul. I was a teenager in the 60's and loved Billy Fury and his records, especially Halfway to Paradise. RIP Billy, you went too soon!

[@robdee9341]

I have visited Billy's grave many times. He was the UK's greatest Rock n Roll/ Ballad singer. So humble yet so talented. Sadly missed by all of his fans. If you pause at 10.57 you will see a large stone. This is where Annie Lennox baby is buried..(Just noticed someone else has already mentioned this)

[@GavinJackson-oy6sj]

My mum and dad saw Billy fury in Hull in the 70.s still play his music today beautifully maintained grave thanks Paul x

[@nickmilner8911]

Half way to paradise was played for my dad at his funeral, growing up, he often played Billy's music so I was fortunate enough to absorb that amazing voice. All the best.

[@bryancooper2479]

Went to see him in Great Yarmouth great performer loved his music

[@gwenkelly1]

i loved that man and his music. im at an age where i can still remember every song, all the words . thank you Paul

[@joannejesko4205]

I learned about Billy a few years ago. He was an amazing singer, I love Wondrous Place, Halfway to Paradise, and Nothing Shaking but the Leaves on the Trees.

[@joysynmonds9082]

Yes, I saw Billy at Portsmouth Guildhall, probably 1963/4. We swooned my friend and I. He was unique, he was ours. So sorry to lose him so young. I think all too often the best pass young, certainly in this case. So very talented! Bless you Billy and Thank you. ❤❤❤

[@7goldennugets]

It's true the best do die young..

[@Finglesham]

As a child of the 1940s I certainly remember his music very well. It was as good as anyone's at that time.. That is a wonderful cemetery and his grave is really well cared for. Great visit. Thanks.

[@LadyStardust45]

My mum used to love Billy Fury. It's her Anniversary today. 40 years ago I lost her, so watching this video is like a tribute to her. Thanks Paul...xxxx

[@davidbeech7201]

BILLY FURY he was a amazing British rock ‘n’ roll singer 🎸❤️🎼🥁🎤 and he will never be forgotten And that is very young only 42 that is very sad a his music will live forever in our hearts❤️ thank you Paul for this video A trivia video🙏 👋 looking forward to your next one mate take care Paul👋😀🎥📺❤️ thank you for doing this lovely tribute to amazing singer🎸🥁❤️

[@vincentl.9469]

there was a mural of him near West Hamstead station..I think it's gone now. He was born with a heart problem. At one point they rebuilt his heart. it was then part mechanical..it didn't last long.

[@paulcarter4429]

I grew up with the music of Billy Fury. He was outstanding in his time. So sad he died so young. His grave is so well loooked after. Another informative and interesting video.

[@arfamccann5824]

Hi Paul, I’ve also visited Billy’s grave, as I live not far away from the cemetery, and I’ve also visited Billy’s statue at Liverpool Docks. He was a great part of my growing up. However, whilst at the cemetery, you could have also visited the grave of Annie Lennox’s son, who is urged approx 6 graves away from Billy’s, going to the right of Billy’s. 🙏🏼

[@garycarpenter6433]

I didn't know that Annie Lennox had any kids what happened to him

[@arfamccann5824]

@@garycarpenter6433 Annie had a son, all I can remember is that his name begins with a D. The boy was either still born or died very shortly after birth. You can see his headstone in Paul’s video, it looks (basically) like a pointed piece of rock. I hope this helps.

[@arfamccann5824]

I’ve just watched the video again, and Annie’s sons grave is the 9th in line from Billy’s as Paul walks away. 👍

[@garycarpenter6433]

@@arfamccann5824 TY for your info

[@Jimmie567]

No idea Anne had a son,,who passed away,,,

[@wickedlady5162]

My dad was a Billy Fury fan, I remember when I was little if I wasn't well my dad used to sit me on his knee and sing Half way to paradise to me even now I still listen to his music. So sad that he died so young he left way too soon. What a beautiful grave and still well looked after all these years later. Thank you Paul.

[@Susan.1958]

Just watch this video Paul can’t believe he passed away on my irthday I loved his music gone too soon 👏👏👏👏

[@Barry65_UK]

My Mum was a great fan of Billy Fury, his music always reminds me of her. She passed away in 2002. Thank you for this video Paul.

[@jo22571]

Same here @Barry_Uk my mum passed jan 2012 :'(

[@suetodd]

Fabulous grave so well looked after,love billy fury,great voice,died way too young,thanks Paul,total respect as usual,hope your okay,big hugs and love sent ❤️ xxxx

[@tugboat25]

I can't help but notice just how perfect those hedges are cut. I've never seen anything like it. Looks fantastic. Great video, Paul!

[@MelanieJolie]

Very interesting and respectful video, thanks Paul and what a beautifully kept resting place for the one and only Billy Fury 🙏❤️

[@traciemarsh1611]

beautiful grave. loved billy he was a lovely handsome gentle man loved his songs rip billy gone but never forgotten. loved him in that'll be the day with david essex and ringo starr, sad thing was he didnt look very well

[@paulmcgeever5343]

My mum worked with Billy back in the 60's !

[@Cradley684]

Thank's Billy was a great artist another idol we really never had, but we have still got Cliff, R.I.P Billy 💔🥀!!!.

[@ontherocks8712]

Nice one Paul.

[@gilliananderton6647]

Thank you for showing this, I always loved Billy his songs and voice were wonderful.

[@gordonbeadle-k4s]

Billy Fury was one of my mum`s favourite singers so as a child he influenced my musical taste The Sound Of Fury rock and roll LP is one of the greatest British rock and roll albums of all time Although he was known for the ballads Billy could rock for sure My mum passed away last year and I would love to think that she is in heaven being entertained by Billy So pleased to see you visited Billy`s resting place Paul god bless you

[@andrewcairns7719]

What a lovely grave.. RIP Billy🙏

[@johncutler1]

I saw him at Aylesbury Granada Stars in your eyes road show and he was great

[@AlisonEngel]

Oh, I didnt realise that he died on my 29th birthday. And he is buried not far from where I lived in Mill Hill. Loved a lot of his music as a child.

[@tiffanyveal2788]

An amazing talent lost so very early in his career may you be singing with the angels RIP 😢😢😢😢😢

[@johnarnold5891]

I worshipped Billy .i grew up singing his song on cariok .I was born 1950 am now nearly 73 .sorry elvis Billy was the real king love ❤️ you till i die x

[@mandytyers4481]

My late husband adored him .we had don't ever worry that I'll leave you as we went in ..our daughter chose that .and Ferry across the Mersey as we went out my son's choice. There dad loved the 60s born in 1954 been gone 10 years now . He loved Billy ,saw him live a few times xx

[@adrianwilliams-cb5rj]

My dad would of loved this video as he was a massive fan thank you for doing this video respect to you.

[@derbyjohn972]

Billy great music mate 👍🏻. Have you ever been to Graceland bloody amazing Paul 😍

[@leslieturner9031]

What a wonderful singer sadly missed i loved his music have lots of his records

[@Joyce-Barker]

Followed him..loved him but would never compare him to Elvis..he was different.. Met him backstage and he was quite quiet..but I was starstruck…❤️

[@EamonnOBrien-u8w]

Hi Paul. A few graves to the right of Billy Fury is the rough cut granite grave of Annie Lennox’s stillborn child, surname Lennox Frauctmann. Mill Hill Cemetery is in the London Borough of Barnet and is owned and maintained by Westminster council.

[@TelThePower]

" I intend to live forever.. or die trying " Great vlog as always Paul, really enjoyed this! & What an amazing gravestone eh? Definitely one of the best we've seen, so well kept after all these years as well 👍 so many talented musicians died young... Sadly.

[@pamelahall1495]

Hi Paul,Billy Fury was a legend ,he was a bit before my time ,but he was great…Thankyou for another lovely video X💞

[@sharoncarter4086]

Loved his music, fabulous singer. What a lovley grave. Thanks Paul. Appreciate your efforts, well done!!

[@susanthomas5464]

Thank you ,Paul. Billy Fury was one of my late Mums favourite singers and I remember his records playing on her younger brother s Dansette .Billy fequented the LLanybyther Horse sales here in West Wales when he had his farm here 💚

[@ollwynaspinall1991]

Hi Paul, my dad was a big fan of Billy Fury I remember him playing all his songs on the record player bk in the early 70s 🤩 he was very handsome as well as talented 🎸 god be with you Billy Fury RIP 🙏🌹🕊️

[@mrsgenehunt48]

Aw thank you for visiting Billy's resting place. Although he was of my Mum's generation (she saw him sing live as a teenager) I consider him to be my favourite male singer. I was 11 when he passed away and I would discover his music at the age of 17. I have a padlock with my name on, which hangs not far from his statue in Liverpool. I really do appreciate you taking the time to visit him x

[@johngeddes806]

RIP 🎸🎸🎤 BILLY , I WAS AT THE GRAVE ON MY 72th Birthday! Aberdeen to London 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@CaroleVernon]

Loved Billy growing up, sadly gone too soon. Someone still loves Billy so much his grave is beautiful. RIP

[@tony-yp6qk]

Legendary singer lived such a short life Another great video has always Paul 👍

[@paulag4536]

My parents loved Billy Fury, in thoughts of you were played at my dad's funeral. He was such a talented singer and left us way too young.

[@andyg.9406]

Taken too soon, Damn. Great singer was Billy. A natural born entertainer, Great voice. Respect to the one(s) who maintain Billy's gravesite its great to see he has not been forgotten. 🎶🎸🎙 Thanx Paul another great clip and info.👍

[@martinkirby3100]

Just had to ask alexa to play Billy's songs halfway to paradise is playing what a cool song from an awesome artist

[@keithburrell]

Saw Billy at Granada Walthamstow, I believe it was. A long time ago. I bought his records as soon as they were released, played them so much, I wore them out. A sad day indeed when he passed away. Must admit I shed a tear or two. R. I. P Billy. I will never forget you and your music ❤

[@karunaraina9655]

Fabulous video Paul. BIlly Fury's resting place is so well maintained. Your always so respectful to the dearly departed, makes me motionless, in a positive way 🙏💜🌹

[@markwalker4219]

My mum met him in our home town corn exchange in about 1960. She had a cup of tea with him because he was so nervous before the gig

[@hayleynicolestevens7301]

I've got one of his albums. I was 14 when he passed so. Didn't really know much about him. I must have bought it about 10 years ago. It's a great album I love it! Your such a sweetheart Paul. Very respectful. I think your very handsome. If only I was 8 stone slimmer!!❤❤

[@thood67]

Saw Billy Live at the Kiosk ballroom, Castleford, Yorkshire (now defunct) back in 'think it was' 1963. Great turn and a great time to be a teenager, best music ever and 'as far as us lads were concerned' apart from beer and cigs, drug free.

[@robertlloyd9236]

Wow.another icon died in London so young 😢 beautiful story ❤️ and all planed put before we come here .

[@robertlangley1664]

I still play his music on KZbin,he was a great rock and roller and a nice person,taken to soon

[@kathleenseear5764]

I loved his music when he was around great singer and taken so young

[@cjcadventures]

Me and my family love Billy fury and always have a great music legend rest in peace Billy great video Paul as always 👍

[@rogermiddleton8404]

Still listening to his music today great stuff

[@DavidTarbin]

I saw him live ai Regal Edmonton, I was about 14yrs old. I loved him singing Wondrouse Place.

[@guitarbandit123456]

Great one paul, this is just down the road from my house. Its Barnet by the way not westminster, i think the cemetary is owned by the city of westminster tho but the area is london borough of barnet.

[@aliciacollins9886]

Another great video , again an amazing talent gone way too soon. Love all the information you give us it's lovely to know their memories are not forgotton

[@annemccrystal5384]

Thanks Paul once again another fabulous person gone to soon loved half way to paradise he sang it epic he was the English elvis rip Billy 👏👏👍👍

[@robertlloyd9236]

Paul I just found him on the russle Harty show and sung great voice he had a heart operation. Might be a good idea to post the link here ❤