Renowned hitmaker and teen favorite passes at the age of 82
Another musical legend has passed away. The 82-year-old chart-topping teen idol Lou Christie, who was well-known for his iconic hit song “Lightnin’ Strikes” and soaring falsetto, died on June 17. From Pop Charts to Church Choirs.
Christie, who was born Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania, initially found his voice in a choir at church. He recalled singing “Away in a Manger” during his first-grade Christmas pageant performance. A passion that never waned was ignited by that applause.
Later, he changed his stage name to Lou Christie and started recording in a small two-track studio in his…
