Wayne Fontana | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Glyn Geoffrey Ellis |
| Born | 28 October 1945 Manchester, England |
| Died | 6 August 2020 (aged 74) Stockport, England |
| Genres | Beat, pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1962–2020 |
| Labels | Fontana |
| Formerly of | The Mindbenders |
Glyn Geoffrey Ellis (28 October 1945 – 6 August 2020),[1] known professionally as Wayne Fontana, was an English rock and pop singer best known for fronting the beat group the Mindbenders, with whom he recorded the hit singles "Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um" (1964) and "The Game of Love" (1965). After leaving the Mindbenders to pursue a solo career, Fontana had further UK successes including "Pamela Pamela" (1966). Despite legal issues in the 2000s, he continued to perform on the 60s nostalgia circuit until his death.