John Lawton (musician)
British singer (1946–2021)
John Cooper Lawton (11 July 1946 – 29 June 2021) was a British rock and blues singer. He was best known for his work with Lucifer's Friend, Uriah Heep and the Les Humphries Singers.
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Background information | |
Born | Halifax, England | 11 July 1946
Died | 29 June 2021 | (aged 74)
Genres | Rock and roll, blues, hard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1960s–2021 |
Lawton died unexpectedly in Bulgaria on 29 June 2021, at the age of 74.[1]