Variety

Lou Christie, Pop Idol Who Hit No. 1 in 1960s With ‘Lightnin’ Strikes,’ Dies at 82

Lou Christie, the pop singer who indeed had lightning strike in a big way with his “Lightnin’ Strikes” smash in the 1960s, died Wednesday at 82, his family announced on social media. No date or cause ...
AOL

Lou Christie, singer-songwriter who hit No. 1 with 'Lightnin' Strikes,' dies at 82

"Lightnin' Strikes" singer Lou Christie, seen in November 2013, has died after a short illness, his family said. He was 82. (Bobby Bank / WireImage) Lou Christie, the singer and songwriter who set ...
Yahoo News UK

Singer Lou Christie dies aged 82 after battling short illness

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The star known for his chart-topping, falsetto-driven hit "Lightnin' Strikes" (1966), which soared to No. 1 in the U.S passed away ...
American Songwriter

Remember When Lou Christie Scored His Only No. 1 Hit With a Song His Record Label Thought “Was a Piece of Crap”

“Lightnin’ Strikes” knocked Petula Clark’s “My Love” from the top of the Hot 100. It spent one week at No. 1 before being replaced by Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’.” The song is ...