Lou Christie could fill a few chapters of his autobiography with stories of his Beaver Valley upbringing.

Lou Christie, who topped the charts in 1966 with "Lightnin' Strikes" and made waves with the controversial "Rhapsody in the Rain," has died.

Christie closed out his run in the top 10 in 1969 with “I’m Gonna Make You Mine,” which made it to No. 10 in the U.S., while doing better in the U.K., peaking at No. 2 there. But although it did not ...

Lou Christie, who topped the charts in 1966 with "Lightnin' Strikes" and made waves with the controversial "Rhapsody in the Rain," has died.

Lou Christie, the Falsetto‑Voiced '60s Pop Star Behind 'Lightnin’ Strikes,' Dies at 82 The soaring singer was known for hits like "The Gypsy Cried," "Rhapsody in the Rain," "Two Faces Have I ...

Lou Christie, the singer behind the 1966 No. 1 hit “Lightnin’ Strikes,” died June 18, 2025 at the age of 82 Known for his distinctive falsetto, Christie blended doo-wop, pop and rock He also drew ...

He also drew controversy with 1966’s “Rhapsody in the Rain,” one of pop’s first sexually suggestive hits Lou Christie, the 1960s pop star known for his unmistakable falsetto and chart ...

Lou Christie, the former teen idol best known for the 1966 #1 hit " Lightin' Strikes " and the top-20 hit "Rhapsody in the Rain," has died at age 82. His family announced the news on Instagram, ...