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Cactus Jack · 05-20-2006, 11:23 AM

Singer Freddie dies in hospital

Freddie Garrity was famed for his energetic dance moves
Freddie Garrity, the lead singer of the 1960s pop band Freddie and the Dreamers, has died in hospital.
The 69-year-old, originally from Manchester, had been receiving treatment for what were described as "circulation problems".

He died on Friday at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, north Wales.

The five-piece band had success in both Britain and the US with hits such as I'm Telling You Now and You Were Made For Me.

Mr Garrity, who lived in Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire, was on holiday with his wife Christine when he was taken to hospital.

A family friend, Eric St John-Foti, said Mr Garrity had been suffering from circulation problems.

Freddie was on holiday with his wife when he was taken ill

He paid tribute to the star, who was famed for his manic dance routine, which he called "the Freddie".

"He was so full of life, and full of jokes.

"He was exactly the same as he was on stage, he did not have two personas.

"It is a sad loss, Freddie was part of the 1960s and drew comparisons with the Beatles."

Mr Garrity, a former milkman, started Freddie and the Dreamers in 1959 and they had several hits in the early 1960s.

The band, which also included Roy Crewsdon, Derek Quinn, Pete Birrell and Bernie Dwyer, made a breakthrough in America in 1965 when I'm Telling You Now topped the charts.

The original Freddie and the Dreamers disbanded in 1969

The group were also featured in a number of low budget musical films including What A Crazy World, Every Day's A Holiday, Cuckoo Patrol and Seaside Swingers.

It was on an American television show that Mr Garrity was asked about his stage antics.

"It's a dance," he said, "It's called the Freddie." Within weeks, the band was back in the charts with a song called Do The Freddie.

Mr Garrity disbanded the original group in 1969 and concentrated on solo work, but the band reformed in 1976 and hit the road once more, touring for the next 25 years.

In 2001 he was taken seriously ill on the flight home and rushed to hospital on landing. It was discovered that he was suffering from emphysema.

Mr Garrity was married three times and has four children - a daughter by his first wife, Josie and a son and two daughters by his second wife, Deirdre.

Cactus Jack · 05-20-2006, 11:23 AM

RIP Freddie

ABlairican Pie · 05-22-2006, 01:58 AM

A sad day indeed. Sadder still is that I haven't yet covered him in my rock and roll history thread.

Jrnygrl · 05-22-2006, 02:43 AM

Wow that is really sad!!!

PEACE FREDDIE!!!

Race's Girl · 05-22-2006, 12:09 PM

Holy crap, say it ain't so

Cactus Jack · 05-22-2006, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

A sad day indeed. Sadder still is that I haven't yet covered him in my rock and roll history thread.

I think I may have

You should though

ABlairican Pie · 05-23-2006, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

I think I may have

You should though

I think we might have touched on him, but heck, we should do it again!!

Penny Lane · 05-23-2006, 09:33 AM

Hey! You changed your name again!

Well Jack, lets do The Freddie one last time.

RIP Freddie

dawsongirl · 05-23-2006, 04:06 PM

Do the Freddie...DO THE FREDDIE!!

05-20-2006, 11:23 AM	#1
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	The Freddie has ended Singer Freddie dies in hospital Freddie Garrity was famed for his energetic dance moves Freddie Garrity, the lead singer of the 1960s pop band Freddie and the Dreamers, has died in hospital. The 69-year-old, originally from Manchester, had been receiving treatment for what were described as "circulation problems". He died on Friday at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, north Wales. The five-piece band had success in both Britain and the US with hits such as I'm Telling You Now and You Were Made For Me. Mr Garrity, who lived in Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire, was on holiday with his wife Christine when he was taken to hospital. A family friend, Eric St John-Foti, said Mr Garrity had been suffering from circulation problems. Freddie was on holiday with his wife when he was taken ill He paid tribute to the star, who was famed for his manic dance routine, which he called "the Freddie". "He was so full of life, and full of jokes. "He was exactly the same as he was on stage, he did not have two personas. "It is a sad loss, Freddie was part of the 1960s and drew comparisons with the Beatles." Mr Garrity, a former milkman, started Freddie and the Dreamers in 1959 and they had several hits in the early 1960s. The band, which also included Roy Crewsdon, Derek Quinn, Pete Birrell and Bernie Dwyer, made a breakthrough in America in 1965 when I'm Telling You Now topped the charts. The original Freddie and the Dreamers disbanded in 1969 The group were also featured in a number of low budget musical films including What A Crazy World, Every Day's A Holiday, Cuckoo Patrol and Seaside Swingers. It was on an American television show that Mr Garrity was asked about his stage antics. "It's a dance," he said, "It's called the Freddie." Within weeks, the band was back in the charts with a song called Do The Freddie. Mr Garrity disbanded the original group in 1969 and concentrated on solo work, but the band reformed in 1976 and hit the road once more, touring for the next 25 years. In 2001 he was taken seriously ill on the flight home and rushed to hospital on landing. It was discovered that he was suffering from emphysema. Mr Garrity was married three times and has four children - a daughter by his first wife, Josie and a son and two daughters by his second wife, Deirdre.
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