John Lawton (musician)
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![]() Lawton performing in 2003 | |
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 |
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.
Lawton died unexpectedly in Bulgaria on 29 June 2021, at the age of 74.[1]