Sir Tom Jones was once head-butted through a chip shop window, it is claimed.
The singer, 79, was fond of a “backstreet rumble” during his days as a Teddy Boy in Wales, author Colin MacFarlane says.
Colin’s book is based on interviews with the star’s teen friends from Pontypridd.
His book Sir Tom Jones: 80 says: “The fights came thick and fast.
“He got into a scrap with another fellow who was annoyed because Tom had beaten-up one of his mates.
“The guy in question was quick off the mark and head-butted Tom through a fish and chip shop window.
Tom was a bit of a wild man with a knack for getting himself into trouble (Image: Daily Mirror)
“When Tom scrambled out covered in glass, two policemen were standing there. They said if Tom lifted a finger to touch the other guy they’d run him in.
“Tom reckoned his nose got broken a couple of times during the fights. Tom was a bit of a wild man with a knack for getting himself into trouble.”
He adds: “Tom became no amateur in a backstreet rumble.
“Tom had to fight to prove himself. It was considered normal for the times. And when he later became famous he had to have two ‘nose jobs’ to put the results of his fighting days right.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
