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He sold 15 million albums during his career, reached the UK's top 20 albums chart and was part of the White Heather Club troupe.

In 1957 after entering a Daily Record sponsored competition to find "Scotland's Tommy Steele" Devine came second and toured Scotland with the winner, Alex Harvey (later of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band )

Whilst with the "White Heather Group" Sydney introduced Rock and Roll to his act and became known, for a short while, as the "Tartan Rocker".

None of his family followed him into showbiz. Debby McGregor was the couple's only child.

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He shared the stage with Pop Singer Michael Jackson during Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee celebration in 1977.

Sydney Devine Income & Net worth

Sydney Devine's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a pop singer.

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When the theatre run of Wild Grows The Heather finished he once again teamed up with Robert Wilson in Wilsons "White Heather Group" troupe. Information about his net worth in 2026 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Sydney Devine.

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He dies at the age of 81, on February 12, 2021.

Scottish singer and variety performer.

When did Sydney Devine die?

Sydney Devine died on February 12, 2021.

At what age did Sydney Devine die?

He died at aged 81.

In the 1970s, he had his own television show on Scottish Television (STV).

(1940 - 2021)

Where is Sydney Devine from?

He is from Scotland.

When was Sydney Devine born?

Sydney Devine was born on January 11, 1940.

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Latest information about Sydney Devine updated on March 11 2023.

Sydney Devine Explained

Sydney Devine
Background:solo_singer
Birth Date:11 January 1940
Birth Place:Bellside, nearCleland, North Lanarkshire, Scotland[1]
Instrument:Vocals

Sydney Devine (11 January 1940 – 13 February 2021) was a Scottish singer.

On February 12, 2021, he died at the age of 81.

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2019 saw Devine listed in the Guinness Book of Records for the longest retuning stage show to a theatre following 43 years at Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre. It will clarify Sydney Devine's info: biography, net worth, career, talent, spouse and breakup of Sydney Devine...

Sydney Devine before becoming famous

Sydney Devine was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1940 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dragon (龍).

When he was 13 years old, he was discovered whistling and singing at local concerts.

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Schoolboy star who went on to adult fame as a singer and performed Heartbreak Hotel to an audience including Elvis Presley

Sydney Devine

British singer (1940–2021)

Musical artist

Sydney DevineMBE (11 January 1940 – 13 February 2021) was a Scottish singer.

His grandson Adam Devine is a professional footballer with Glasgow Rangers FC.[2]

Albums

  1. Your Favourite Country Songs (Emerald  - 1970)
  2. Country (Emerald  - 1973)
  3. Encores (Emerald  - 1974)
  4. Crying Time (Emerald  - 1974)
  5. The Very Best Of (Emerald  - 1975)
  6. Absolutely Devine (Emerald  - 1975)
  7. Live At The City Hall, Glasgow (Emerald  - 1975)
  8. Live At The City Hall, Glasgow (Pickwick  - 1976)
  9. Doubly Devine (Philips  - 1976)
  10. This Song is Just for You (Sunset  - 1976)
  11. Devine Time (Philips  - 1976)
  12. The Collection (Pickwick 1977)
  13. Greatest Hits (Emerald 1977)
  14. Almost Persuaded (Philips  - 1977)
  15. Nashville Album (Philips  - 1978)
  16. My World of Music (Philips  - 1979)
  17. 20 Golden Greats (Ronco 1980)
  18. 25th Anniversary Album (Philips 1980)
  19. The Pride of Bonnie Scotland (Phonodisc 1980)
  20. Heartaches (Philips 1981)
  21. Take My Hand, Precious Lord (Emerald)
  22. Favourite Memories of Mine (Country House)
  23. By Request (Country House)
  24. From Scotland With Love (Scotdisc)
  25. Hits Jackpot (Country House)
  26. Always & Forever (Scotdisc)
  27. Green Green Grass of Home (Scotdisc)
  28. The Very Best Of (MCA)
  29. Norfolk Country (Scotdisc)
  30. Crying Time (Homeland)
  31. Crying Time (Emporio)
  32. 50 Country Winners (Prism)
  33. Line Dance Party (Scotdisc)
  34. Line Dance Party 2 (Scotdisc)
  35. Crying Time (Prism)
  36. Simply Devine (Scotdisc)
  37. Dance Party (Scotdisc)
  38. Big Country Line Dance Party (Scotdisc)
  39. 40 Greatest Hits (Emerald)
  40. The Best Of (Music Delta)
  41. Crying Time (Emerald)
  42. You Can Dance (with Tommy Scott) (Scotdisc  - 2005)
  43. When I Stop Dreaming (Scotdisc  - 2006)
  44. Line Dance Party (Scotdisc  - 2007)
  45. Skiffle Country (Scotdisc  - 2010)
  46. Tiny Bubbles and the Signature Songs (Scotdisc  - 2012)
  47. Nashville Country (Scotdisc 2014)
  48. Love Songs (Scotdisc 2015)
  49. It Is No Secret (Emerald 2015)
  50. I'm Back (Scotdisc 2019)
  51. ‘’I’ll Remember You ‘’ (Scotdisc 2022)

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/obituary-sydney-devine-lm2slxw00 Obituary: Sydney Devine
  2. https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/sydney-devine-tributes/ A rhinestone legend: Tributes paid to Sydney Devine after death of Scotland’s country superstar
This was noticed by the tenor Robert Wilson and the young Sydneys whistling talents appeared on the recording of "Cottage By The Lea".

His grandson Adam Devine is a professional footballer with Glasgow Rangers FC.[2]

Albums

  1. Your Favourite Country Songs (Emerald – 1970)
  2. Country (Emerald – 1973)
  3. Encores (Emerald – 1974)
  4. Crying Time (Emerald – 1974)
  5. The Very Best Of (Emerald – 1975)
  6. Absolutely Devine (Emerald – 1975)
  7. Live At The City Hall, Glasgow (Emerald – 1975)
  8. Live At The City Hall, Glasgow (Pickwick – 1976)
  9. Doubly Devine (Philips – 1976)
  10. This Song is Just for You (Sunset – 1976)
  11. Devine Time (Philips – 1976)
  12. The Collection (Pickwick 1977)
  13. Greatest Hits (Emerald 1977)
  14. Almost Persuaded (Philips – 1977)
  15. Nashville Album (Philips – 1978)
  16. My World of Music (Philips – 1979)
  17. 20 Golden Greats (Ronco 1980)
  18. 25th Anniversary Album (Philips 1980)
  19. The Pride of Bonnie Scotland (Phonodisc 1980)
  20. Heartaches (Philips 1981)
  21. Take My Hand, Precious Lord (Emerald)
  22. Favourite Memories of Mine (Country House)
  23. By Request (Country House)
  24. From Scotland With Love (Scotdisc)
  25. Hits Jackpot (Country House)
  26. Always & Forever (Scotdisc)
  27. Green Green Grass of Home (Scotdisc)
  28. The Very Best Of (MCA)
  29. Norfolk Country (Scotdisc)
  30. Crying Time (Homeland)
  31. Crying Time (Emporio)
  32. 50 Country Winners (Prism)
  33. Line Dance Party (Scotdisc)
  34. Line Dance Party 2 (Scotdisc)
  35. Crying Time (Prism)
  36. Simply Devine (Scotdisc)
  37. Dance Party (Scotdisc)
  38. Big Country Line Dance Party (Scotdisc)
  39. 40 Greatest Hits (Emerald)
  40. The Best Of (Music Delta)
  41. Crying Time (Emerald)
  42. You Can Dance (with Tommy Scott) (Scotdisc – 2005)
  43. When I Stop Dreaming (Scotdisc – 2006)
  44. Line Dance Party (Scotdisc – 2007)
  45. Skiffle Country (Scotdisc – 2010)
  46. Tiny Bubbles and the Signature Songs (Scotdisc – 2012)
  47. Nashville Country (Scotdisc 2014)
  48. Love Songs (Scotdisc 2015)
  49. It Is No Secret (Emerald 2015)
  50. I'm Back (Scotdisc 2019)
  51. ‘’I’ll Remember You ‘’ (Scotdisc 2022)

References

External links

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