Long John Baldry: Biography, Facts and Career
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John William "Long John" Baldry (12 January 1941 – 21 July 2005) was a British-Canadian musician and actor. In the 1960s, he was one of the first British vocalists to sing the blues in clubs and shared the stage with many British musicians including the Rolling Stones, the Animals and the Beatles. Before achieving stardom, Rod Stewart and Elton John were members of bands led by Baldry. He enjoyed pop success in 1967 when "Let the Heartaches Begin" reached No. 1 in the UK, and in Australia where his duet with the American singer Kathi McDonald, a cover of the Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", reached No. 2 in 1980. Baldry lived in Canada from the late-1970s onward, and continued to make records there. Beginning in the mid-1980s, he took up voiceover work, most notably as Doctor Ivo Robotnik in Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog.
Quick facts about Long John Baldry
- Full name: Long John Baldry
- Born: 1941-01-12
- Nationality: Canada
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q712880
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Who is Long John Baldry?
John William "Long John" Baldry (12 January 1941 – 21 July 2005) was a British-Canadian musician and actor.
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Long John Baldry is Canada.
When was Long John Baldry born?
Long John Baldry was born on 1941-01-12.
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