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The name Kenny Hollywood was given by Joe Meek when chosen to record Magic Star, the vocal version of Telstar. Joe Meek was the first independent record producer to have number one records both in the UK and the USA, simultaneously.

About Kenny Real name is Kenny Plows, born in London UK. The name Kenny Hollywood was given by Joe Meek when chosen to record "Magic Star", the vocal version of "Telstar". Joe Meek was the first independent record producer to have a number one record both in the UK and the USA, simultaneously. Kenny moved to Welwyn Garden City (WGC) UK with parents Chas and Grace in 1956 He attended Peartree Junior School, Howard Secondary Modern School, and Oaklands College, all in WGC, and recorded "Magic Star", the vocal version to "Telstar", at RGM Sounds and Decca Recording Studios in 1962. "The Wonderful Story of Love" was the B side of "Magic Star" Kenny married Sylvia in 1966 who sadly passed away in 1988.They had two sons, Dean and Daran Kenny also has a sister Jo-Anne. At the age of 15 Kenny started gigging with bands "The Aristocats", "Tel Thorne & the Dwellers", and "The Young Ones" from 1962-1966 then left the music scene. After the sad loss of his wife Sylvia,he rejoined the music