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John William " Long John " Baldry (12 January 1941 – 21 July 2005) was an English musician and actor. In the 1960s, he was one of the first British vocalists to sing the blues in clubs and shared the stage with many British musicians including the Rolling Stones and the Beatles.
Jul 22, 2005 · Fri 22 Jul 2005 19.22 EDT. The guitarist and singer Long John Baldry, who has died, aged 64, following a severe chest infection, played a key role in the growth of the British rhythm and blues ...
Aug 11, 2005 · The British blues legend, who mentored Elton John and Rod Stewart, died of a lung infection on Jul 21, 2005. He was known for his 1971 hit "Don't Try To Lay No Boogie-Woogie On The King Of Rock 'n' Roll". He was also a pioneer of the gay community and a master of the early black blues styles of Leadbelly and Big Bill Broonzy.
IMDb profile of Long John Baldry, a British blues-rock singer and actor who worked with Rod Stewart and Elton John. See his credits, awards, trivia, photos and videos.
- Actor, Music Department, Soundtrack
- January 12, 1941
- 52 sec
- July 21, 2005
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Jan 7, 2024 · That band split after releasing one single and the album Long John’s Blues, and in July 1965 Baldry formed Steampacket – a soul revue with himself, Stewart and Julie Driscoll on vocals, backed by a band including organist Brian Auger. Surprisingly unsuccessful, Steampacket split in May 1966 after which Baldry formed Bluesology.
Feb 4, 2008 · Baldry, "Long" John. "Long" John (William) Baldry. Singer, guitarist, songwriter, b East Haddon, Eng., 12 Jan 1941, naturalized Canadian 1980, d Vancouver 21 Jul 2005. Nicknamed "Long" John for his height (6 feet, 7 inches) and slim build, John Baldry was an early proponent of the British blues movement, although for many years remained ...
