Hull's Musical Heritage - David Whitfield Version 2 - David Whitfield | Page 15

Over the years, Hull has
certainly developed a rich
and varied heritage of
culture, and has produced
acts that have had varying
levels of chart success.

David Whitfield’s statue, located in
Kingston Square, Hull.

The bronze statue, sculpted
by Graham Ibbeson, and
commissioned at a cost of
£50,000, features David in
a pose in front of a period
microphone.
A image that perfectly
encapsulates a man who
performed and shared his
music with millions across
the world.
The statue was unveiled in
August 2012 before fans
who travelled from far and
wide, by David’s widow,
Sheila, and local television
presenter, Peter Levy,
before a show celebrating
his life was held at Hull New
Theatre.

It all started back in 1953
with David Whitfield, and
his relationship with Decca.
Fondly remembered as a
working class gentleman,
from humble roots in the
Drypool area of the city,
David entertained his
audiences with his rich,
dulcet, tenor tones, right up
to his sad passing 35 years
ago.

David Whitfield, Hull’s first major recording
artist, with 11 Top 10 singles, over 7 years.