Famous Van Men

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This section is a lighthearted part of the website with
biographies in verse of famous van men. The links
above go to biographical poems of famous artists,
musicians and actors, such as Eddie Van Halen,
Ludwig Van Beethoven, Van Morrison, Dick Van
Dyke and Vincent Van Gogh. We also have
one biography in verse of a 'van woman',
Denise Van Outen and a fictional character,
Van Helsing from Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Other famous 'van men' include those who
have once driven a van for a living and
have then become famous in another field.

These include:

Elvis Aaron Presley

Elvis Presley once worked as a van driver The world famous singer,
musician and actor once
worked as a truck driver.

Elvis as a 19 year old van driver was informed
while auditioning for lead-singer in a Memphis
band by Eddie Bond, 21, that he should
"stick to driving a truck, because you'll never make it as a singer."

David Gilmour

Lead guitarist and singer for Pink Floyd, David Gilmour previously worked in a range of odd jobs, including being a fashion model and van driver.

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Biography Richard Pryor was expelled from school at age 14 and had a range of odd jobs, including working as a truck driver and meat packer. His first stage appearances were as a drummer in a band and in amateur theatre. He then moved on to become a stand-up comedian, with a much less controversial routine than he developed later, where he challenges racism with bold and confrontational language.

Sean Connery

Sean Connery was a lorry driver Sir Thomas Sean Connery is an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA Award-winning Scottish actor who is perhaps best known as the first actor to portray James Bond in cinema, starring in seven Bond films. Before becoming famous, he had a range of jobs, including a lorry driver, labourer, artist's model and even a coffin polisher.

John Spencer

Started playing Snooker professionally in his 30's and went on to win the Snooker World Championship 3 times. In his 20's he worked amongst other things as a truck driver.

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