Linda Lewis Sad News RIP

[Julianb]

Just read that Linda has passed away aged 72. R.I.P

Edited May 4, 2023 by Source
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[Amsterdam Russ]

Just been reading the write-up on Sky News, in which it states that Linda’s “biggest hit was It's In His Kiss, a cover of Cher's The Shoop Shoop Song…”, and that “she toured with Kat Stevens” and “Steve Harley and Cockney Revel…”

Must have been the proofreader’s night off.

https://news.sky.com/story/linda-lewis-singer-with-five-octave-range-who-provided-backing-vocals-for-david-bowie-dies-aged-72-12872588

RIP Linda. You deserve better than that.

 

[Mickey Finn]

This seems to have been proofread (in the Grauniad of all places):

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/may/04/linda-lewis-death-british-singer-and-famed-backing-vocalist-dies-aged-72

[Goldsoul]

Extremely shocked hearing the sad news my friend and former recording artist LINDA LEWIS(Linda Fredericks) has passed.  
A UK treasure with a wonderful multi octave vocal, I first met her in 1983 after producing her sister Shirley. 
She took a chance and recorded ‘Class Style’ for Electricity records with me in 1984 and although a minor success in the UK, it was a European hit. 
Putting together her revival tour with Tony Denton she worked tirelessly to help deliver success. 

I remember her giving me a recording cassette of ‘Selfish One’ her first demo for Polydor in late 1965 after our late night music chat in Amsterdam. 
We last met at Corinne Drewery’s 50th birthday and laughed our socks off at ‘the love hate relationship’ with ‘that track’………..

What a fabulous voice! 

My sincere condolences to the Fredericks family. A remarkable talent and a pleasure to have known you.  
Rest in peace……… Linda Lewis

[Goldsoul]

2 minutes ago, Goldsoul said:

Extremely shocked hearing the sad news my friend and former recording artist LINDA LEWIS(Linda Fredericks) has passed.  
A UK treasure with a wonderful multi octave vocal, I first met her in 1983 after producing her sister Shirley. 
She took a chance and recorded ‘Class Style’ for Electricity records with me in 1984 and although a minor success in the UK, it was a European hit. 
Putting together her revival tour with Tony Denton she worked tirelessly to help deliver success. 

I remember her giving me a recording cassette of ‘Selfish One’ her first demo for Polydor in late 1965 after our late night music chat in Amsterdam. 
We last met at Corinne Drewery’s 50th birthday and laughed our socks off at ‘the love hate relationship’ with ‘that track’………..

What a fabulous voice! 

My sincere condolences to the Fredericks family. A remarkable talent and a pleasure to have known you.  
Rest in peace……… Linda Lewis

Full tribute https://amp.theguardian.com/music/2023/may/04/linda-lewis-death-british-singer-and-famed-backing-vocalist-dies-aged-72

[Martin L]

RIP Linda 

 

[Andybellwood]

Caught her live a few times supporting Family - didn't she marry one of the band? As a solo artiste she had captivating stage presence and delivery . A very sad loss . 

Edited May 4, 2023 by Andybellwood

[Godzilla]

An amazing singer songwriter, astonishing vocalist and a lovely human being. Saw her play at Glasto with a terrific band including Mick Talbot on keyboards.

I chatted to her occasionally online and she was kind, funny and smart, with some great stories of the music business. 

Reach For The Truth would be one of my Desert Island Discs.

[Roburt]

Back in 68 she was the featured lead singer in Ferris Wheel ... 

not sure if she's the vocalist on the 45 shown though (a 68 release) ... 

 

[Mickey Finn]

A fuller obituary can be found here:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/may/07/linda-lewis-obituary