Lou Christie
Lou Christie | |
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Lou Christie in 1966 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco[1] |
| Born | February 19, 1943 Glenwillard, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | June 18, 2025 (aged 82) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1962–2023 |
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Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco (February 19, 1943 – June 18, 2025), known professionally by his stage name Lou Christie, was an American pop and soft rock singer-songwriter. He was known for his 1966 single "Lightnin' Strikes" and 1969 UK number two hit "I'm Gonna Make You Mine".
Christie died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 18, 2025 from cancer at the age of 82.[2]
References
- ↑ "Biography by Jason Ankeny". Allmusic.com. Retrieved January 20, 2009.
- ↑ Barnes, Mike (June 18, 2025). "Lou Christie, "Lightnin' Strikes" and "Rhapsody in the Rain" Singer, Dies at 82". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 18, 2025.