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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lou Christie, a chart-topping singer and songwriter and Pennsylvania native, had died. He was 82. Christie, who reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966 with his “Lightnin’ Strikes ...

Lou Christie was a pop and rock artist know for creating hits like “Lightnin’ Strikes.” Before his death in June 2025, the late 82-year-old singer-songwriter was revered for his music ...

Veteran singer Lou Christie breathed his last at the age of 82 on Wednesday. The news of his demise was announced by his family on social media. However, the cause of his death was not disclosed ...

Forever No. 1: Lou Christie, ‘Lightnin’ Strikes’ The only Hot 100 No. 1 for the late Lou Christie was a winning pop-soul confection from one of the greatest periods in top 40 history.

(Gray News) – Legendary pop singer Lou Christie has died. He was 82. A representative for the singer told USA TODAY Christie died June 17, but a cause of death was not provided.

To most of today`s pop music fans, the name Lou Christie evokes few squeals of recognition. Christie`s songs haven`t turned up on the Top 40 since the 1960s, the decade the Pennsylvania-born ...

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 ...

NEED TO KNOW. 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 ...