Kenny Lynch Singing Up On The Roof

A popular entertainer especially in the 1960s he appeared in a great many variety shows in the 60s.

Kenny lynch singing up on the roof.

Singer and actor kenny lynch who was known for his 1960s hit up on the roof has died aged 81. Appearing in variety shows throughout the 1960s and touring with the beatles in 1963 he was one of. Video report by itv news arts editor nina nannar. His sister gladys stage name maxine daniels was a jazz singer of some note.

Most famous for singing up on the roof lynch was born in. Kenny lynch obe born kenneth lynch in stepney london on 18 march 1938. His sister gladys stage name maxine daniels was a jazz singer of some note. Actor and singer kenny lynch has died at the age of 81 his family have confirmed.

Up on the roof is a song written by gerry goffin and carole king and recorded in 1962 by the drifters. This song by kenny lynch was released in 1962 and he took it to number 10 here in the uk charts this song was actually part written by carole king for t. Lynch grew up in stepney east london as one of 13 children. Died 18 december 2019 was a british singer songwriter entertainer and actor from london.

The up on the roof singer and actor passed away in the early hours of this morning after making his mark in variety shows in the 60s. Legendary entertainer kenny lynch has died aged 81. Pop singles chart and number 4 on the u s. His father was born in barbados and his mother was mixed raced british and jamaican after leaving school at 15 and working various jobs he did national service in the royal army service corps and was the regimental featherweight boxing champion.