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Zippy's success has begun five years ago when he recorded a song which went to the top of the chans. 

However, he had a car accident six months ago and has stayed in hospital tor a long time.

He мейд his first public appearance three weeks ago and thanked his fans for all their love and support.

The music he plays has been popular with older people since the beginning of his career, but recently younger people started to take an interest too Zippy only sign the deal last week but he has already written a number of songs for his new record.

He has just announced that he started to plan his next European tour.