Falsetto singer-songwriter Lou Christie, best known for songs like “Lightnin’ Strikes” and “I’m Gonna Make You Mine,” has passed away at age 82. Lou Christie, beloved singer-songwriter of the 1960s ...

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 ...

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 died at the age of 82 in June 2025 following an illustrious soungritihng and music career. Lou Christie was a pop and rock artist know for creating hits like “Lightnin’ Strikes.” Before his death ...

Clearly, Christie wasn’t entirely serious with either song but the times were a-changin’ and he felt the need to make a statement. What wasn’t changing was the nature of his music and voice. He still ...

'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," ...

On the flip, the mind-blowing “Back to the Days of the Romans” observed a society in decline. “We're repeating Roman history,” sang Christie with gusto. “On the streets where kicks are our beat, It's ...