John Lawton (musician)
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.
John Lawton | |
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 Lawton performing in 2003 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 11 July 1946 Halifax, England |
| Died | 29 June 2021 (aged 74) |
| Genres | Rock and roll, blues, hard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1960s–2021 |
| Associated acts | Lucifer's Friend, Uriah Heep, Les Humphries Singers, Zar |
Lawton died unexpectedly in Bulgaria on 29 June 2021, at the age of 74.[1]