Lou Christie died: American singer and songwriter Lou Christie died on June 18, 2025 due to short illness at the age of 82. 
His most popular songs are Lightnin Strikes and I’m Gonna Make You Mine.
In 2004, he released his first concert album titled Greatest Hits Live From The Bottom Line. He has also hosted a series of programs in 1960 on SiriusXM radio.
His album are Lou Christie (Roulette, 1963), Lou Christie Strikes Again (Colpix, 1964), Lightning Strikes (MGM, 1965), Painter Of Hits (MGM, 1966), I’m Gonna Make You Mine (Buddah, 1969), Paint America Love (Buddah, 1971), Lou Christie (Three Brothers, 1974), Lou Christie Does Detroit (51 West, 1982), Pledging My Love (Varèse Sarabande, 1997), Greatest Hits Live From The Bottom Line (Varèse Sarabande, 2004), The Turquoise Trail (Lightning Strikes, 2012) and Summer In Malibu (Lightning Strikes, 2015).
His full name was Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco who born on February 19, 1943, in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania. He studied music and voice when he attended in Moon Area High School. He also worked as student conductor of the choir and sang solos at holiday concerts. His music teacher was Frank Cummings who wanted to his student Lou Christie made her career in classical music.
At age 15 he met Twyla Herbert and he trained music in classically and his trainer was 20 years his senior.
After graduation from high school in 1961, he moved to New York City and worked as a session vocalist.
His wife is Francesca Winfield who is former UK beauty queen. His children are Bianca Lucia and Christopher W. Sacco.
His family statement, “He was cherished not only by his family and close friends, but also by countless fans whose lives he touched with his kindness and generosity…”
Musician Fabian wrote on Facebook, “Shocked & Saddened to hear Lou Christie has passed away… Didn’t know about his illness and now he’s gone.”
