(April 15, 1939- )
Born in London, United Kingdom
Birth name was Reginald Leonard Smith
Recorded the singles 'Endless Sleep' (1958), 'Donna' (1959), 'A Teenager in Love' (1959), 'Sea of Love' (1959), 'Bad Boy' (1959) and 'Rubber Ball' (1961)
Appeared in the films 'Jet Storm' (1959), 'The Helions' (1961), 'What A Crazy World' (1963) and 'Stardust' (1974)
Father of Kim Wilde

He started as ukulele player before switching to guitar.
He was a teen idol.
His first album had the punning title 'Wilde About Marty.'
He never cracked the US Top 40.
In the 70s he tried unsuccessfully to relaunch his career as a glam rocker named Zappo.

Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues was a member of his backing band and credited Wilde with teaching him a great deal about music.
He became a successful songwriter, penning his own biggest hit, 'Bad Boy,' and daughter Kim's breakthrough hit, 'Kids in America.'
He said about post-fame life, 'I'm happy writing songs and playing a game of golf.'

Credit: C. Fishel

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