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, who topped the charts in 1966 with "Lightnin' Strikes" and made waves with the controversial "Rhapsody in the Rain," has died.

Lou Christie, the falsetto voice behind the 1966 hit “Lightnin' Strikes,” has passed away at 82, leaving a legacy that helped shape a generation of pop music lovers.

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 ...

Legendary '60s pop singer Lou Christie, known for his falsetto and chart-toppers like "Lightnin' Strikes" and "The Gypsy Cried," has died at 82 in Pittsburgh. Skip to Article. Set weather.

Though “Lightnin’ Strikes” was the first (and only) No. 1 hit of Lou Christie’s career, in truth it was really something of a comeback single for the blue-eyed soul singer born just ...

Lou Christie, one of the most beloved teen idols of the 1960s and the voice and songwriter behind Billboard Hot 100-topper “Lightnin’ Strikes,” has died. He was 82 years old. The musician died on ...

Pop legend Lou Christie, whose falsetto soared on 1960s hits like Lightnin’ Strikes and I’m Gonna Make You Mine, passed away at 82. News was confirmed by family ...

Lou Christie, who topped charts with his 1966 hit “Lightnin’ Strikes,” has died at the age of 82. The singer-songwriter died at his home in Pittsburgh after a brief illness, his family said ...

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 ...

LOS ANGELES — Lou Christie, the singer and songwriter who set teen fans screaming in the 1960s with hits like “Lightnin’ Strikes” and “Two Faces Have I,” has died. He ...