Graham Fenton (singer)
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| Born | Graham Robert Rankine 28 May 1947 |
| Died | 10 August 2025 (aged 78) Sandown, Isle of Wight, England |
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| Years active | 1965-2025 |
| Label | Magnet Records |
Graham Robert Rankine (28 May 1947 – 10 August 2025), known professionally as Graham Fenton, was an English rockabilly singer, best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of the English rockabilly band Matchbox. With a career spanning several decades, Fenton was a prominent figure in the British rockabilly revival of the 1980s. In addition to his work with Matchbox, he also had a long solo career, collaborating with numerous rock and roll artists over the years such as Gene Vincent, Chuck Berry, and Bo Diddley.