Chris Farlowe
English rock and blues singer
Born
October 13th, 1940
84 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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Originated in the 1960s, a rock and blues singer built a significant career with a distinct vocal style. Gained prominence with the band The Thunderbirds and later pursued a solo career. Achieved notable success with the hit single 'Out of Time', which reached number one in the UK singles chart in 1966. Collaborated with various artists and contributed to several albums over the decades, maintaining a presence in the blues and rock scenes.
Released the hit single 'Out of Time'
Sang with The Thunderbirds
Recorded multiple albums throughout the career
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