Long John Baldry

"Long John Baldry" born John William Baldry on January the 12th, 1941 in Haddon, England, Long John Baldry was without a doubt one of the most significant and pioneering British rhythm & blues artists from the 60's.He sang with many British musicians, with Rod Stewart and Elton John appearing in bands led by Baldry in the 1960s. He enjoyed pop success in the UK where Let the Heartaches Begin reached No. 1 in 1967 and in Australia where his duet with Kathi McDonald You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' reached number two in 1980. Baldry lived in Canada from the late 1970s until his death; there he continued to make records and do voiceover work. Long John Baldry started his career as a folk and jazz musician playing a borrowed 12 string guitar during the late 50's. During his early career he toured UK with Ramblin' Jack Elliott and around this time he was nicknamed "Long John Baldry" because of his 6 foot 7 inch height. Baldry's distinctive deep and rich voice made of him one of the first British vocalists to sing blues music.