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, who topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966 with "Lightnin' Strikes," has died.He was 82. A representative, Mary Fox, confirmed to USA TODAY on June 18 that the Pittsburgh-born singer ...

Lou Christie, the chart-topping pop singer best known for his 1966 hit "Lightnin' Strikes," has passed away at 82. He leaves behind a legacy that shaped a generation of music lovers.

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, 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, 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 ...

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 singer-songwriter reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966 with his hit single “Lightnin’ Strikes.” His song, “Rhapsody in the Rain” also made the top 20 later that year. According to The ...

Legendary pop singer Lou Christie has died. He was 82. Legendary pop singer Lou ... The singer-songwriter reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966 with his hit single “Lightnin’ Strikes.” ...