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Chris Farlowe | |
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 Farlowe in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Henry Deighton |
| Also known as | Little Joe Cook |
| Born | 13 October 1940 Islington, North London, England |
| Origin | Finchley, North London, England |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1957–present |
| Labels | Columbia, Immediate, Stateside; Sue (pseudonymously) |
| Member of | Colosseum |
| Formerly of | The Thunderbirds, Atomic Rooster |
Chris Farlowe (born John Henry Deighton, 13 October 1940)[1] is an English rock, blues and soul singer. He is best known for his hit single "Out of Time" written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, which rose to No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart in 1966,[2] and his association with bands Atomic Rooster, the Thunderbirds and Colosseum. Outside his music career, Farlowe collects war memorabilia.[3]
- ^ Adrian and Pamela Griffiths. (13 October 1940). "Biography". Chrisfarlowe.co.uk. Archived from the original on 13 October 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 195. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "30 years on – and chart topper Chris Farlowe is still surrounded by". Independent.co.uk. 23 October 2011.