Andy Kim
Pop singer-songwriter with hit songs
Born
December 5th, 1946
78 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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This Canadian pop singer-songwriter gained prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s. A significant career highlight was the release of the chart-topping single 'Sugar, Sugar' in 1969, which became a major hit for The Archies. Following this success, he recorded several solo albums and achieved multiple chart successes with songs such as 'Rock Me Gently'. With a career that spanned decades, the artist has been influential in the pop music landscape and continues to perform and release music.
Wrote and performed 'Sugar, Sugar'
Recorded 'Rock Me Gently'
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