Who was the first music hall star to be knighted?

The first music hall star to be knighted was Sir Harry Lauder in 1919. One of
his most famous songs was 'Roamin' in the Gloamin'
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Keeping on the same subject who was the first popstar to be Knighted?

Cliff Richard in 1995

Good answer on my question Bedstor.

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Originally posted by Jenny Roberts:
Cliff Richard in 1995

I think on the Public Record. He'll be "Sir Harold Webb" (If anyone can verify this?) His real name is Harry Webb LOL

Harry Webb? No, he was knighted as Sir Cliff Richard. He had changed his name, many years ago, to Cliff Richard and opted to be so styled. In that he differs from 'Sir Michael Caine'. Michael Caine was born Maurice Micklewight. He chose to be knighted as Micklewight, in honour of his father.