Town relives singer’s Stardust Memories
ONE of Mansfield’s most famous homegrown stars is returning to the town this September.
A brand new exhibition, , titled Stardust Memories, dedicated to the late rocker Alvin Stardust, will be going on display at Mansfield Museum later this year for nine weeks.
Vince Eager, a fellow musician and one of Stardust’s closest friends, said: “I know it sounds corny but Alvin really was one of the nicest people in showbusiness.
“He was a great pro and well respected. And a very domesticated guy. He was one of those people who no one had a bad word to say about.”
Vince will be taking part in a tribute concert for the star at Mansfield Palace Theatre on September 22, which will also feature the Alvin Stardust band.
The museum’s curator and manager, Liz Weston MBE, said: “Whether people knew Alvin personally, are fans or simply like pop, we hope they’ll find plenty of interest in this intriguing exhibition.
“We were privileged to meet Alvin a few years back when he
performed at the opening of Pop Goes Mansfield!, our exhibition about the local music scene.
“The audience loved him. He played free of charge and was one of the most open, friendly and downright grounded pop musicians you could meet,” she continued.
“This sentiment and respect was reflected in the hundreds of affectionate comments in a book of condolences we placed in the museum after his death in 2014.”
Stardust Memories will be on display at the museum from September 22 to November 17. Tickets can be booked at mansfieldpalace. co.uk or by calling 01623 633133.