This page will contain wikis about Liberty X, as they become available.Liberty XLiberty X are a pop group formed from five contestants from the UK TV show Popstars. The five winning contestants formed a pop group called Hear'Say, and the five runners up (who would have been the "backup" had something gone wrong with Hear'Say) later formed the group Liberty, the name being intended to reflect the freedom they supposedly enjoy from rigid record company control (in contrast to Hear'Say); however, their runner-up status led to them being dubbed "Flopstars" by some commentators. After a few months Liberty received a legal challenge in the UK High Court from another pop group called Liberty which had had a few minor hits in the 1980s. Liberty (original) claimed that Liberty (now X) were taking advantage of the goodwill that they had created in the name Liberty (which in English Law is the tort of passing off). The judge agreed with (the original) Liberty and so the new group renamed themselves as Liberty X. Liberty have sunk back into obscurity while Liberty X continue to have a successful career. Their first two singles "Thinkin' It Over" and "Doin' It" launched them to fame. A short break was followed by "Just A Little", the third single which launched them straight to the top of the UK charts. Their debut album, "Thinking It Over", was finally released followed by the remake single "Got To Have Your Love" and fifth single, the revamped "Holding On To You" which made them popular across Europe. Following a further break, they released "Being Nobody", a cover of Ain't Nobody produced by Richard X, which reached number three in the charts. Their next single "Everybody Cries" enjoyed minimal success. Members
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Their next single "Everybody Cries" enjoyed minimal success. Dean Martin died Christmas Day, 1995 and was interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Westwood, California. Following a further break, they released "Being Nobody", a cover of Ain't Nobody produced by Richard X, which reached number three in the charts. Martin was devastated by the loss, which led to further deterioration of his health. Their debut album, "Thinking It Over", was finally released followed by the remake single "Got To Have Your Love" and fifth single, the revamped "Holding On To You" which made them popular across Europe. Tragedy struck on March 21, 1987 when his 35-year-old son, Dean Paul Martin, an actor, singer (in the group Dino, Desi, & Billy), and former tennis pro, was killed when the National Guard jet he was piloting crashed. A short break was followed by "Just A Little", the third single which launched them straight to the top of the UK charts. He was married three times and had eight children, one by adoption. Their first two singles "Thinkin' It Over" and "Doin' It" launched them to fame. He appeared in fifty-one films in all. Liberty have sunk back into obscurity while Liberty X continue to have a successful career. Martin finally retired completely in 1988 when he became ill during a concert tour with surviving Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. The judge agreed with (the original) Liberty and so the new group renamed themselves as Liberty X. In 1976 Frank Sinatra brought Martin along as a surprise guest on Jerry Lewis' Labor Day Telethon. The reunion of the duo was their first public appearance together in twenty years. Liberty (original) claimed that Liberty (now X) were taking advantage of the goodwill that they had created in the name Liberty (which in English Law is the tort of passing off). From 1965 until 1974, he hosted the weekly variety show, The Dean Martin Show on NBC, but in the 1970s, his poor health and declining popularity generally restricted him to the stage. After a few months Liberty received a legal challenge in the UK High Court from another pop group called Liberty which had had a few minor hits in the 1980s. He also starred in a series of four films as secret agent Matt Helm (1966–1969), including The Wrecking Crew (1969). The five winning contestants formed a pop group called Hear'Say, and the five runners up (who would have been the "backup" had something gone wrong with Hear'Say) later formed the group Liberty, the name being intended to reflect the freedom they supposedly enjoy from rigid record company control (in contrast to Hear'Say); however, their runner-up status led to them being dubbed "Flopstars" by some commentators. In the 1960s, he was part of the Rat Pack and made a number of successful films with them. Liberty X are a pop group formed from five contestants from the UK TV show Popstars. The partnership with Lewis broke up on July 24, 1956 and Martin surprised many when he went on to further success on his own. Kelli Young. They later appeared on The Colgate Comedy Hour, a variety show that they would occasionally host from 1950-1955. Jessica Taylor. On television, the duo debuted on June 20, 1948 on Ed Sullivan's Toast Of The Town variety program. Kevin Simm. The duo made their first film together in 1949 with My Friend Irma and in 1951 they starred in the hit At War with the Army, which established the formula for their thirteen following films. Tony Lundon. He first teamed up with Jerry Lewis July 25, 1946 at Club 500 in Atlantic City, New Jersey and the two created a successful stage comedy routine. Michelle Heaton. Born Dino Paul Crocetti into an Italian-American family in Steubenville, Ohio, he left school at age sixteen and had a variety of jobs including that of prizefighter before changing his name and achieving moderate success as a singer in the New York nightclub scene. Dean Martin (June 7, 1917 - December 25, 1995) was an American film actor and singer, crooner. That's Amore. Cannonball Run II (1984). The Cannonball Run (1981). Ricco (1975). Mr. Showdown (1973). Something Big (1971). Airport (1970). The Wrecking Crew (1969). 5 Card Stud (1968). Bandolero! (1968). How to Save a Marriage (and Ruin Your Life) (1968). Rowan & Martin at the Movies (1968) (short subject). The Ambushers (1967). Rough Night in Jericho (1967). Murderers' Row (1966). Texas Across the River (1966). The Silencers (1966). Marriage on the Rocks (1965). The Sons of Katie Elder (1965). Kiss Me, Stupid (1964). Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964). What a Way to Go! (1964). Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed? (1963). 4 for Texas (1963). Toys in the Attic (1963). Come Blow Your Horn (1963) (cameo). 38-24-36 (1963). Who's Got the Actions? (1962). The Road to Hong Kong (1962) (cameo). Sergeants 3 (1962). Something's Got to Give (1962) (unfinished). Ada (1961). All in a Night's Work (1961). Pepe (1960) (cameo). Ocean's Eleven (1960). Bells Are Ringing (1960). Who Was That Lady? (1960). Career (1959). Rio Bravo (1959). Some Came Running (1958). The Young Lions (1958). Ten Thousand Bedrooms (1957). Hollywood or Bust (1956). Pardners (1956). Screen Snapshots: Hollywood, City of Stars (1956) (short subject). Artists and Models (1955). You're Never Too Young (1955). 3 Ring Circus (1954). Living It Up (1954). Money from Home (1954). The Caddy (1953). Scared Stiff (1953). The Stooge (1953). Road to Bali (1952) (cameo). Jumping Jacks (1952). Sailor Beware (1952). That's My Boy (1951). At War with the Army (1950). Screen Snapshots: Thirtieth Anniversary Special (1950) (short subject). My Friend Irma Goes West (1950). My Friend Irma (1949). Film Vodvil: Art Mooney and Orchestra (1946) (short subject). |