Earl Okin

Career Highlights. 1966, signed to Dick James who already had The Beatles, but before he had Elton John. First pop single recorded at Abbey Road. Songs covered by Georgie Fame, Cilla Black etc. (see 'Abyssinian Secret' on YouTube). 1969 single for CBS. 1970s Folk clubs and festivals alongside Billie Connolly, Ralph McTell, Jasper Carrott, Fairport Convention, etc. Opening act on tour for Van Morrison, Paul McCartney & Wings, etc. 1980s comedy clubs, beginning at the Comic Strip with Rik Mayall, French & Saunders, etc Began Edinburgh Festival run (1983-2000). Most performed artiste ever at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Guest on Parkinson TV talk show. Performed alongside Jazz giants such as Benny Carter, Adelaide Hall, Barney Kessel, Joe Pass, Stephane Grappelly and at festivals such as the North Sea International Jazz Festival. Entertained at private parties for the Queen and Princess Margaret and, recently, the King and Queen of Sweden. Performed one-man show literally around the world, with TV in Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Holland etc. Since 2000, CD for SONY 'Musical Genius & Sex Symbol', ident for MTV2 and have become a major part of the rebirth of Variety and Burlesque in the UK. Shot a Variety TV series as presenter/performer, currently being edited. New CD of songs in varied genres, using digital technology (Songs From A Garden Shed). Many outdoor festivals, special guest with young rock band Boy Kill Boy. Continue as headline comedy act. Performed Jazz at Birdland and The Apollo in New York in 2008. Currently seeking international representation...