Johnny Kidd (singer)
Frederick Albert Heath (23 December 1935 – 8 October 1966), known professionally as Johnny Kidd, was an English singer-songwriter, best remembered as the lead vocalist for the rock and roll band Johnny Kidd & the Pirates. He was one of the few pre-Beatles British rockers to achieve worldwide fame, mainly for his 1960 hit, "Shakin' All Over".
Johnny Kidd | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Frederick Albert Heath |
| Born | 23 December 1935 Willesden, North London, England |
| Died | 8 October 1966 (aged 30) Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, England |
| Genres | Rock and roll, beat |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1956–1966 |
| Website | http://www.johnnykidd.co.uk/ |
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