Lou Christie, who topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966 with "Lightnin' Strikes," has died. He was 82. A representative, Mary Fox, confirmed to USA TODAY on June 18 that the Pittsburgh-born singer ...

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 ...

Renowned singer Lou Christie, celebrated for major hits like "Lightnin' Strikes" and "Rhapsody in the Rain," has tragically passed away. Christie was most recognized for his chart-dominating hit ...

Lou Christie, the famous 1960s singer best known for his chart-topping hit “Lightnin’ Strikes,” has died. He was 82. Christie died Wednesday, June 18, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after a “short ...

Lou Christie, who topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966 with "Lightnin' Strikes," has died. He was 82. A representative, Mary Fox, confirmed to USA TODAY on June 18 that the Pittsburgh-born singer ...

Lou Christie, the 1960s pop star known for his unmistakable falsetto and chart-topping hit "Lightnin’ Strikes," had died. He was 82. The singer's wife, Francesca, confirmed the news to The ...

Lou Christie made some of the biggest records in rock 'n' roll history. Lately, he's been musing about some of rock 'n' roll's also-rans — the songs that should have been hits.

Lou Christie's chart topping, multi-million selling career as a songwriter, recording artist and performer started in a two-track studio in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania, his rural hometown near ...

Lou Christie is now 79 years old. And many singers would face a steep—and even insurmountable—challenge of trying to match their vocal pitch and range from nearly 60 years ago.

Who: With Lou Christie, The Duprees, The Happenings and The Chantels When: 7 p.m. June 9. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Where: F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre ...

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 ...

Lou Christie, the singer behind the 1966 No. 1 hit “Lightnin’ Strikes,” died June 18, 2025 at the age of 82 Known for his distinctive falsetto, Christie blended doo-wop, pop and rock ...