Shakin’ StevensShakin’ Stevens (born Michael Barratt on 4 March 1948 in Cardiff, Wales) is a legendary rock and roll singer who became the UK’s most successful singles chart artist of the 1980s.He began his career fronting the 1950s revival band Shakin’ Stevens and the Sunsets while working as a milkman. His big break came in 1977, starring in the West End musical Elvis.As a solo star, “Shaky” dominated the charts, securing four UK number-one singles including “This Ole House”, “Green Door”, and “Merry Christmas Everyone”. With 33 Top 40 hits, his nostalgic rockabilly style defined an era of British pop music.