Pop music suffered another loss last week with the passing of singer Lou Christie, who was a staple on the oldies concert circuit because of hits such as “Lighting Strikes,” “I’m Gonna ...

But Lou Christie had another hit, “Rhapsody in the Rain,” which was great, but not “Lightnin’ Strikes.” You don’t know how you reach the peak, you’re inspired, you’re channeling an energy that came ...

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.

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

Singer Lou Christie, who topped the charts with his 1966 hit “Lightnin’ Strikes,” died in his Pittsburgh home on Wednesday. He was 82.

Lou Christie grew up in Crescent Township and graduated from Moon Area High School. He was most well known for the 1966 hit "Lightnin' Strikes" that went to number one.

Christie closed out his run in the top 10 in 1969 with “I’m Gonna Make You Mine,” which made it to No. 10 in the U.S., while doing better in the U.K., peaking at No. 2 there. But although it did not ...

Lou Christie, the Falsetto‑Voiced '60s Pop Star Behind 'Lightnin’ Strikes,' Dies at 82 The soaring singer was known for hits like "The Gypsy Cried," "Rhapsody in the Rain," "Two Faces Have I ...

He also drew controversy with 1966’s “Rhapsody in the Rain,” one of pop’s first sexually suggestive hits Lou Christie, the 1960s pop star known for his unmistakable falsetto and chart ...

Lou Christie, the former teen idol best known for the 1966 #1 hit " Lightin' Strikes " and the top-20 hit "Rhapsody in the Rain," has died at age 82. His family announced the news on Instagram, ...