Alvin Stardust Stardust, writing, recording and singing the first Stardust single, "My Coo Ca Choo", in 1973. Shelley, however, had no interest in performing live or making public appearances, so even as "My Coo Ca Choo" was climbing the charts, he was on the lookout for someone to take over the role of Alvin Stardust. Hal Carter, Jewry's manager, suggested his client as a substitute. Jewry took over as Stardust in time to lip-synch "My Coo Ca Choo" on its first "Top Of The Pops" appearance. All further Alvin Stardust records were sung by Jewry. Stardust had further chart successes with the
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