Kenny Lynch Singing Up On The Roof

Died 18 december 2019 was a british singer songwriter entertainer and actor from london.

Kenny lynch singing up on the roof.

Video report by itv news arts editor nina nannar. Legendary entertainer kenny lynch has died aged 81. 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. Released late that year the disc became a major hit in early 1963 reaching number 5 on the u s.

His sister gladys stage name maxine daniels was a jazz singer of some note. Up on the roof is a song written by gerry goffin and carole king and recorded in 1962 by the drifters. Lynch grew up in stepney east london as one of 13 children. Actor and singer kenny lynch has died at the age of 81 his family have confirmed.

His sister gladys stage name maxine daniels was a jazz singer of some note. Pop singles chart and number 4 on the u s. 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. Kenny lynch obe born kenneth lynch in stepney london on 18 march 1938.

Singer and actor kenny lynch who was known for his 1960s hit up on the roof has died aged 81. Most famous for singing up on the roof lynch was born in. In the uk it was a top ten success for singer kenny lynch whose version was also released in 1962. A popular entertainer especially in the 1960s he appeared in a great many variety shows in the 60s.