Book description
Russell 'The Voice' Watson is a star with a real story to tell. While
most stars of today find success early, Russell was still working in a
Salford factory at the age of 30. He spent the evenings singing in
working men's clubs for extra cash to keep the bailiffs from his
family's door. The chairman of Manchester United gave him his big
break in May 1999: the opportunity to sing at Old Trafford. His
extraordinary performance was quickly followed by a record deal and
his phenomenal debut album.
Despite his outward success, Russell struggled with his health and
family life. His rapid rise to fame led to a bitter divorce from his
childhood sweetheart and his private life being splashed across the
tabloids. Then last year he was struck down by a life-threatening
brain tumour. This plunged Russell into a deep depression and it was
only the thought of leaving his two children fatherless that kept him
going. Just when it seemed he was fully recovered he collapsed again
while recording and had to have emergency surgery on a second brain
tumour that threatened his voice, his sight and his life.
Now, in his own words, Russell tells us the amazing story of his life.
Russell Watson was born in Salford, Lancashire, in 1966. He has sold
over five million albums, won four BRIT awards, embarked on numerous
sell-out world tours and entertained the Pope, Blair, Bush and the
Emperor of Japan. He has two young daughters, Rebecca and Hannah.
