Bruce Cripps OBE (born 2 November 1941, Bognor Regis, Sussex, England) known by his stage name Bruce Welch is an English guitarist, songwriter, producer and singer, best known as a member of The Shadows.
On being awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to come to the palace. I think it would have been nice to be the three of us (fellow Shadows member Hank Marvin declined his OBE for personal and professional reasons), but it is always a personal choice.
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Fact
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Richmond Upon Thames, Surrey, England [May 2009]
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He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2004 Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to Music.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Road to Coronation Street
2010
TV Movie writer: "FBI" - uncredited
Miranda
2009
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Paul O'Grady Show
2009
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Doctor Who
2009
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Wild Hearts
2008
Documentary writer: "GRIB MIG HVIS JEG FALDER - as Welch
Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Live at the Sydney Opera House
2007
TV Movie writer: "Please Mr. Please"
Kinky Boots
2005
writer: "Summer Holiday" 1962
The Match
1999
writer: "F.B.I."
Primary Colors
1998
writer: "PLEASE, MR. PLEASE"
Jonathan Creek
1997
TV Series 1 episode
Tohuwabohu
1993-1997
TV Series writer - 3 episodes
The National Lottery
1996
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Beatles Anthology
1995
TV Mini-Series documentary writer: "FBI"
Bhaji on the Beach
1993
writer: "Summer Holiday" - as Welch
Mystery Science Theater 3000
1992
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Killing Dad or How to Love Your Mother
1990
writer: "Summer Holiday" - uncredited
Top of the Pops
1986
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Emu's All Live Pink Windmill Show
1986
TV Series 1 episode
Sword of Honour
1986
TV Mini-Series writer - 1 episode
Olivia
1978
TV Special writer: "Please Mr Please"
Peppermint Soda
1977
writer: "Summer Holiday"
A Special Olivia Newton-John
1976
TV Special writer: "Please, Mr. Please" - uncredited
Pop Go the Sixties!
1969
TV Movie writer: "Bachelor Boy"
Maroc 7
1967
performer: "Maroc 7"
Thunderbirds Are GO
1966
"Lady Penelope" / performer: "Thunderbirds Theme", "Zero X Theme"