1950 - 2023
Linda Lewis British Vocalist
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Rest in Peace Linda Lewis.
Passed away on 3rd May, 2023 aged 72.
Linda Lewis dating history
Relationships
Linda Lewis was previously married to Jim Cregan.
Linda Lewis was in relationships with Cat Stevens (1970 - 1977), Marc Bolan (1970) and Ian Samwell (1967).
Linda Lewis had encounters with Muhammad Ali (1979), Jimi Hendrix (1968) and Phil Lynott.
About
British Vocalist Linda Lewis was born Linda Ann Fredericks on 27th September, 1950 in West Ham, London, England, UK and passed away on 3rd May 2023 aged 72. She is most remembered for her more commercial songs "Rock-a-Doodle-Doo" (1973) and "Sideway Shuffle" (1973), and her version of Betty Everett's "Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" (1975). Her zodiac sign is Libra.
Linda Lewis is a member of the following lists: 1950 births, Arista Records artists and English rock guitarists.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
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| Dating | 3 |
56 years, 10 months
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39 years, 3 months
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7 years
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| Encounter | 3 |
55 years, 10 months
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18 years, 7 months
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| Total | 7 |
56 years, 10 months
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24 years, 9 months
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7 years
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Details
| First Name |
Linda
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| Last Name |
Lewis
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| Maiden Name |
Fredericks
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| Full Name at Birth |
Linda Ann Fredericks
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| Age |
72 (age at death) years
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| Birthday |
27th September, 1950
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| Birthplace |
West Ham, London, England, UK
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| Died |
3rd May, 2023
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Black
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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| Nationality |
British
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| Occupation Text |
Vocalist, Songwriter, Actress, Guitarist
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| Occupation |
Vocalist
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| Claim to Fame |
her more commercial songs "Rock-a-Doodle-Doo" (1973) and "Sideway Shuffle" (1973), and her version of Betty Everett's "Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" (1975)
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Pop, Soul, Rock, Ska, Funk
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| Year(s) Active |
1968–present, 1968–2023
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar
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| Record Label |
Polydor, Reprise, Raft, Arista, Ariola, Market Square, Turpi, Turpin
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| Associated Acts |
Jim Cregan, Ian Samwell, Luther Vandross, Rod Stewart, Cat Stevens, Al Kooper, Basement Jaxx, Bobby Tench, Jamiroquai, Common, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, Rick Wakeman, Junior Marvin
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| Official Websites |
www.lindalewis.co.uk/index.htm, www.myspace.com/rockadoodledo, http://www.lindalewis.co.uk
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| Friend |
David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Elton John
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Linda Ann Fredericks (27 September 1950 – 3 May 2023), better known as Linda Lewis, was an English vocalist, songwriter and guitarist. She is the eldest of six children, three of whom also had singing careers. She is best known for the singles "Rock-a-Doodle-Doo" (1973), "Sideway Shuffle" (1973) and her version of Betty Everett's "Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" (1975), and for solo albums including Lark (1972), Not a Little Girl Anymore (1975), Woman Overboard (1977) and the later Second Nature (1995), which became successful in countries such as Japan. Lewis also provided backing vocals for other artists, including David Bowie, Al Kooper, Cat Stevens, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, Rick Wakeman, Rod Stewart, Peter Bardens, Hummingbird, Joan Armatrading and Jamiroquai.
