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- Early Years
1962
Held at London's Wembley Pool, Brenda Lee hosted (and picked up award for World's Outstanding Female Singer). She presented to the likes of Cliff Richard, Adam Faith, Acker Bilk and Ted Heath (not the future Prime Minister).
World's Outstanding Male Singer: Elvis Presley
World's Outstanding Female Singer: Brenda Lee
World's Outstanding Vocal Group: Everly Brothers
World's Outstanding Musical Personality: Elvis Presley
British Male Singer: Cliff Richard
British Female Singer: Helen Shapiro
British Vocal Group: The Springfields
British Vocal Personality: Joe Brown
British Solo Instrumentalist: Jet Harris
British Large Band/ Orchestra: Joe Loss
British Small Group: The Shadows
British Traditional Jazz Band: Kenny Ball
British Disc Jockey: David Jacobs
British New Disco or TV Singer: Frank Ifield
British Best Disc in 1962: Frank Ifield's 'I Remember You'
Artist for Poll Concert: Billy Fury
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