User:Arnie Care

Arnold (Arnie) Robert Care (17 February 1916 - 12 October 1972)was an English author, comedian and musician, best known for his 1965 UK number one single 'I care too much'.

Early Life and Education

Born in Kendal, South Lake District, Cumbria; Care was son of musicians David Care and Wilma Brown. As a child he was often seen as being creative at Kirkbie Kendal Scool where he often preformed in the schools talent shows, theatre productions and musical performances. After leaving school Care went to attend what's now Liverpool College of Art where he first picked up his comedy act, before falling ill with Cotard's Syndrome, which ultimately led to Care taking his own life in 1972 aged 56.

Career

After being diagnosed with Cotard's delusion, Care dedicated is life to music, singing and writing songs and performing in local pubs and clubs around Liverpool. In 1960 he was spotted by EMI's Parlophone Label which led to him supporting other local Liverpool band The Beatles during their 1963 Beatlemania, where Care reached number one in the UK for 2 weeks with his single 'I Care Too Much'.

Death

Care took his own life 12th October 1972 after his long-life suffering of Cotards Disease. Many media coverage paid tribute to Care saying that "Arnie would be sorely missed" and his death was a real loss to the music industry.

References[edit]

http://www.linkedin.com/in/arniecisneros

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirkbie_Kendal_School

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_College_of_Art

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotard_delusion

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMI

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parlophone