Roger Holman is a British musician and composer. He is best known for the televised musical Smike, and as the co-writer of Stephanie De Sykes's two hit singles. As a performer, Holman released a 1971 self-produced single with two songs, "Act Like a Man" and "Back On My Feet", both co-written with his writing partner Simon May. The Holman/May duo released a 45 record the following year using the stage name "Sqeek". In 1973, Holman collaborated with Simon May and Clive Barnett to create the musical Smike, which was televised on the BBC. Holman also co-wrote with May the UK top-20 hits for Stephanie De Sykes "Born with a Smile on My Face", which in 1974 peaked at number two, and "We'll Find Our Day", which in 1975 peaked at number 17. In 1975, Holman released another solo effort on EMI Record
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