Barry Finds Stardom in Opera Roles ; Singer Got Break in New York After Living in Packmoor
Sentinel, The; Stoke-on-Trent (UK) › November 21, 2009
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Opera star Barry Banks has come a long way since his beginnings with a youth choir in Stoke-on-Trent. The performer, who is currently wowing audiences in America, spoke to reporter BARRY Banks has performed for the Royal Family and appeared on the world's most famous stages with New York's Metropolitan Opera and the English National Opera.
His life as one of the most in-demand opera singers is a long way from his humble beginnings.See the full content of this document
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Barry Finds Stardom in Opera Roles ; Singer Got Break in New York After Living in Packmoor
The star once lived with his parents and four siblings in a two- up, twodown with no running water in Packmoor.
Taking a break backstage at the famous Metropolitan Opera House in New York, Barry, aged 49, clearly hasn't forgotten his roots.With...See the full content of this document
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