At the age of 86, a well-known musician who contributed to the Beatles’ early success passed away.

Frank Ifield in the 1960s stunned the UK. A buddy reported that he passed away quietly on Saturday while sleeping.

Although the artist was raised in Australia, he was born in the UK. He returned to England in 1959 and rose to fame very rapidly.

His UK number one hits were Confessin’ That I Love You, Lovesick Blues, I Remember You, and The Wayward Wind.

Ifield’s friend Glenn A. Baker, a journalist and music historian, informed everyone of his passing.

The celebrity was 13 when he received a guitar as a present. After mastering the instrument on his own, he started penning tunes.

Folks claim he has always cherished country music and yodeling.

Ifield put in a lot of effort and released 44 records in just six years to rise to the top. His albums sold the most in Tasmania, New Zealand, and Australia.

After relocating to the UK, he told his followers about The Beatles, who had opened for him.

In 1965, he performed for the late Queen at the Royal Variety Show as well.

When Ifield contracted pneumonia in 1986, he needed immediate surgery to remove a portion of his lung.

His voice cords were injured during the procedure, which ended his musical career for many years.

The star wrote it back in 2005.

He received the Medal of the Order of Australia after four years for his contributions to the arts and as an entertainer.

After his death, Myra Ifield is left with her two children.