Sue Wilkinson (singer)


Susan Mary Wilkinson, known professionally as Sue Wilkinson, was a British singer/songwriter. Her biggest hit came in 1980, which was promoted by an appearance on the BBC's flagship music programme Top of The Pops.

Career

Wilkinson appeared on Top of The Pops on the show of 28 August 1980, to perform her self-penned hit "You Gotta Be A Hustler If You Wanna Get On". Don Powell of band Slade appeared on the drums. The single, released on the Cheapskate label, reached No. 25 in the UK.
Wilkinson also worked as an actress and model under the name of Sue England.
Wilkinson later moved to Nashville and had success as a jingle writer.
Her book Reflections of a Recovering Bimbo was published in 2002.

Musical works

Albums

She died in January 2005 of breast cancer.
She was a friend and colleague of the actress Sally Farmiloe, who appeared on the Wilkinson-co-penned hit "Victim of the Planets".