Vicki Wickham, Influential Music Television Producer and Dusty Springfield Manager, Dies at 87

Vicki Wickham, the English talent booker and producer for ITV’s 'Ready, Steady, Go!' who gave early exposure to The Beatles and The Who, and later managed Dusty Springfield, has died at 87. Billboard also reported on her passing, highlighting her influential career in music television.

3 Aug, 20:50 — 4 Aug, 09:37

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Vicki Wickham was a pivotal figure in the early days of music television, shaping the careers of numerous artists. Her work on 'Ready, Steady, Go!' provided a crucial platform for emerging bands like The Beatles and The Who, while her later management of Dusty Springfield and Labelle further cemented her influence in the music industry.

Key entitiesVicki Wickham Dusty Springfield Ready, Steady, Go!ITV The Beatles The Who The Kinks Labelle

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual2d ago

Vicki Wickham, Influential ‘Ready, Steady, Go!’ Talent Booker and Producer, Dies at 87

The Englishwoman gave early exposure to The Beatles, The Who and The Kinks, then managed Dusty Springfield and Labelle.

By Mike Barnes

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billboardMostly Factual1d ago