1885 - 1938
Fred Barnes (performer) English Singer
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English Singer Fred Barnes (performer) was born Frederick Jester Barnes on 21st May, 1885 in Saltley, Birmingham, England and passed away on 23rd Oct 1938 Southend-on-Sea, England, UK aged 53. He is most remembered for His signature song, "The Black Sheep of the Family. His zodiac sign is Taurus.
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| First Name |
Fred
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| Last Name |
Barnes
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| Full Name at Birth |
Frederick Jester Barnes
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| Alternative Name |
Frederick "Fred" Jester Barnes
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| Birthday |
21st May, 1885
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| Birthplace |
Saltley, Birmingham, England
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| Died |
23rd October, 1938
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| Place of Death |
Southend-on-Sea, England, UK
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| Cause of Death |
Suicide
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Sexuality |
Gay
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| Nationality |
English
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| Occupation Text |
Music hall singer
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
His signature song, "The Black Sheep of the Family
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Frederick "Fred" Jester Barnes (31 May 1885 – 23 October 1938) was an English music hall singer known for his signature song, "The Black Sheep of the Family", which he first performed in 1907. Although popular on stage, Barnes became infamous for his erratic private life and was often named in frequent controversies reported by the press. Openly gay, Barnes retired to Southend-on-Sea and performed in seaside pubs, notably The Cricketers Hotel, Westcliffe-on-Sea. Suffering from terminal tuberculosis and alcoholism, Barnes committed suicide by coal gas poisoning at the age of 53.
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