Russell Watson, born in 1966 in Salford, is the UK's top classical crossover artist. Starting in working men's clubs, his debut album 'The Voice' topped charts for a remarkable 52 weeks. With seven Top 10 albums and over 7 million sales, Watson has performed for notable figures, including royalty and the Pope. Celebrating 25 years of 'The Voice', Watson recalls his beginnings, from his childhood bedroom adorned with posters to the hard work that led to his first guitar purchase, a cherished possession he regrettably sold years later.
I wasn't particularly interested in girls; my life revolved around hanging out with my pals.
I ended up getting a paper round. A year later, I got a second one as I was scared the glistening guitar in the window might go.
That guitar was my favourite thing I'd ever owned. Foolishly, years later, I ended up selling it to help pay the mortgage.
My mum got me my first ever gig. She went into a local club and said: My son and his friends play guitars.
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