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25 de jul. de 2005 · Long John Baldry, a British blues-rock singer who helped start the careers of the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Elton John and other British stars, died on Thursday in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Long John Baldry. Actor: Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog. Born in Doveshire, England, in 1941, Long John Baldry (calledl "Long John" because he was 6'7") was a pioneer in the British blues-rock scene in the 1960s. He started out as a folk singer, often touring Europe with American folkie Jack Elliott (aka Ramblin' Jack Elliott). He switched to the blues, however, after playing with such bands ...
7 de ene. de 2024 · Long John Baldry’s influence extends far beyond his pivotal role in founding the British blues scene in the early 1960s. Seeing Long John perform in the early 1960s sealed Eric Clapton’s intention to become a professional musician. Then it was Baldry who discovered Rod ‘The Mod’ Stewart and gave him his first gig in 1964. And a few years later, Elton John chose his stage surname in ...
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Long John Baldry got his nickname from growing in height to 6'7. He sadly passed away July 21, 2005 due to a lung infection. Baldry also discovered the likes of Rod Stewart and Elton John.
4 de feb. de 2008 · Baldry, "Long" John. "Long" John (William) Baldry. Singer, guitarist, songwriter, b East Haddon, Eng., 12 Jan 1941, naturalized Canadian 1980, d Vancouver 21 Jul 2005. Nicknamed "Long" John for his height (6 feet, 7 inches) and slim build, John Baldry was an early proponent of the British blues movement, although for many years remained ...
29 de nov. de 2016 · January 12, 1941 — When, in 1975, Elton John sang plaintively that “Someone Saved My Life Tonight,” that someone was blues singer Long John Baldry, who was born on this day. Baldry, known as Long John because of his 6ft 7in stature, had formed a band known as Bluesology some years earlier. The line-up included Reg Dwight on keyboard and ...
