Here is another “one hit wonder.” It is “Rock On” by David Essex. Over the years he has recorded 26 albums but most were only available on his website. This is the only song that did well for him. It got up to #5 for the week of March 3 – 9, 1974 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It went all the way to the top of the Cash Box Top 100 chart for the week of March 17 – 23.

David Essex really made a career as a actor. He was on the stage in Britain and was the lead in the stage musical “Godspell” in 1971. He also appeared in the UK cast of “Evita.” After that he appeared in some movies and TV series in Britain.