Lou Christie, the falsetto-voiced pop icon best known for his 1966 chart-topper “Lightnin’ Strikes,” died at 82; his family confirmed the news earlier today. A standout figure in 1960s pop music, ...

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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 ...

The Pittsburgh native, famed for his distinctive falsetto, also had hits with “The Gypsy Cried,” “Two Faces Have I,” “I’m Gonna Make You Mine” and more. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Lou Christie, the ...

The soaring singer was known for hits like "The Gypsy Cried," "Rhapsody in the Rain," "Two Faces Have I" and "I’m Gonna Make You Mine" Dave Quinn is the Deputy News Director at PEOPLE. He has been ...

A late-1960s throwback to the days of clean-cut teen idols — he called himself “the missing link” — he rode his gymnastic vocal range to a string of hits. By Alex Williams Lou Christie, who with his ...

Iconic singer Lou Christie, beloved for his falsetto hits like "Lightnin' Strikes," has sadly passed away. Lou Christie, whose formidable voice catapulted him to stardom with "Lightnin' Strikes" ...