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 had ...

On February 19, 1966, Lou Christie’s soaring and catchy song “Lightnin’ Strikes” became the pop singer’s one and only single to top the Billboard Hot 100. Christie co-wrote the tune with his frequent ...

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 career, which ...

Lou Christie, the falsetto singer-songwriter known for such hits as “Lightnin’ Strikes,” “Two Faces Have I” and I’m Gonna Make You Mine,,” has died. He was 82. The musician’s family announced his ...

Singer Lou Christie, famous for Billboard charting singles “Lightnin’ Strikes” and “Rhapsody in the Rain,” died Wednesday at age 82, according to his family. Christie died at home in his native ...

Lou Christie, the 1960s pop star known for his unmistakable falsetto and chart-topping hit "Lightnin' Strikes," had died. He was 82. The singer's wife, Francesca, confirmed the news to The Hollywood ...

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 had ...

Fashioning a career in music that lasted over six decades, Lou Christie released several songs over the years that included “The Gypsy Cried”, “Stay”, and “A Teenager in Love.” But among all his songs ...

'Lightnin' Strikes' Singer Lou Christie Dies at 82, Leaving a Lasting Legacy originally appeared on Parade. Lou Christie, the chart-topping pop singer best known for his 1966 hit "Lightnin' Strikes," ...

(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. The Pittsburgh-born ...