John Fred

John Fred
John Fred and his Playboy Band in 1967
Background information
Birth nameJohn Fred Gourrier
Born(1941-05-08)May 8, 1941
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedApril 15, 2005(2005-04-15) (aged 63)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.[1]
GenresBlue-eyed soul, swamp pop, bubblegum pop, rock and roll, R&B
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1956–2002
LabelsPaula, Montell

John Fred Gourrier (May 8, 1941 – April 15, 2005) was an American blue-eyed soul, swamp pop, rock and roll, and R&B performer from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, best known for the 1967 hit song "Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)".[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference obit was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Associated Press (19 April 2005). "J. F. Gourrier Dies at 63; Sang 'Judy in Disguise'". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 October 2007.