Alvin Stardust Alvin Stardust Bernard William Jewry (27 September 1942 – 23 October 2014), known professionally as Shane Fenton and later as Alvin Stardust, was an English rock singer and stage actor. Performing first as Shane Fenton in the 1960s, Jewry had a moderately successful career in the pre-Beatles era, hitting the UK top 40 with four singles in 1961–62. However, he became better known for singles released in the 1970s and 1980s as Alvin Stardust, a character he began in the glam rock era, with hits including the UK Singles Chart-topper "Jealous Mind", as well as later hits such as "Pretend"
Alvin Stardust at the time of his death. He had two sons and two daughters, the youngest of whom had Cliff Richard as one of her godparents. His eldest son, Shaun Fenton, born in 1969, was appointed headteacher of Reigate Grammar School in 2012, and in 2017 became Chairman of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. His birth was registered in December 1969 under the name of Fenton. The other son is the drum and bass producer Adam F. Stardust died at home after a brief illness; this was confirmed by his manager on 23 October 2014. His death came weeks before he