Where is Long John Baldry from?
Where is Long John Baldry from?
East Haddon, United Kingdom
Long John Baldry/Place of birth
When was Long John Baldry born?
January 12, 1941
Long John Baldry/Date of birth
What group was Long John Baldry in?
Bluesology
The Steampacket1965 – 1966Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated1961 – 1963All-Stars
Long John Baldry/Music groups
Who did Long John Baldry discover?
Long John Baldry was one of the first to sing blues in British clubs. His bands contained many musicians who would go on to great success; he discovered Rod Stewart and Elton John is named after him. Baldry was 6’7”, and thus his nickname, was “Long John”.
What was Long John Baldry real name?
John William Baldry
Long John Baldry/Full name
How did Long John Baldry get his name?
Aged 16, in 1957 he discovered the skiffle and folk scene of Soho, where his 6ft 7in frame earned him the nickname “Long John”.
What killed Long John Baldry?
Chest infection
Long John Baldry/Cause of death
The guitarist and singer Long John Baldry, who has died, aged 64, following a severe chest infection, played a key role in the growth of the British rhythm and blues movement, notably as vocalist with Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated.
What was Long John Baldry’s biggest?
Let the Heartaches Begin
He enjoyed pop success in 1967 when “Let the Heartaches Begin” reached No. 1 in the UK, and in Australia where his duet with Kathi McDonald “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” reached No. 2 in 1980. Baldry lived in Canada from the late 1970s until his death….
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| Years active | 1957–2004 |
What happened to Linda Woodrow?
While Sir Elton went on to meet husband David Furnish and start a family, Linda has been married three times, later relocating to the US for former partner William Hannon, and has now found work in a doctor’s surgery in Texas.
How tall was Long John Baldry?
6′ 7″
Long John Baldry/Height
Aged 16, in 1957 he discovered the skiffle and folk scene of Soho, where his 6ft 7in frame earned him the nickname “Long John”.
Who wrote Let the Heartaches Begin?
Tony Macaulay
John Macleod
Let the Heartaches Begin/Composers
How old is John Baldry?
64 years (1941–2005)
Long John Baldry/Age at death
Long John Baldry, a British blues-rock singer who helped start the careers of the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Elton John and other British stars, died on Thursday in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was 64 and had been a longtime resident of Vancouver.
Where was John Baldry born?
John William Baldry was born on month day 1926, at birth place, to Frederick Charles Baldry and Hannah “Annie” Florence Mealand Baldry (born Day). Frederick was born on April 30 1896, in Notting Hill, London, England.
What happened to the Long John Baldry trio?
Baldry’s final UK Tour as ‘The Long John Baldry Trio’ concluded with a performance on Saturday 13 November 2004 at The King’s Lynn Arts Centre, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England. The trio consisted of LJB, Butch Coulter on harmonica and Dave Kelly on slide guitar.
What was the year of the Best Long John Baldry album?
Albums Year Title Label Cat. No. 1982 Rock With the Best EMI Capitol ST 6490 1982 The Best of Long John Baldry EMI Capitol SN 66124 1986 Silent Treatment Musicline Records ML 000l 1986 Long John Baldry & Friends Musicline Records ML 0002
Where did Brian Baldry live when he died?
Baldry lived in Canada from the late 1970s until his death. He continued to make records there, and do voiceover work. Two of his best-known voice roles were as Dr. Robotnik in Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, and as KOMPLEX in Bucky O’Hare and the Toad Wars.
