Alan Leslie Barton (16 September 1953 – 23 March 1995) was a British singer and member of the hit-making duo Black Lace.[1] Their hits included "Agadoo", "Superman" and their United Kingdom Eurovision Song Contest 1979 seventh-place finisher "Mary Ann" in Jerusalem.[2][3]
| Alan Barton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 September 1953 Barnsley, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 23 March 1995 (aged 41) Cologne, Germany |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1969–1995 |
Career edit
Born in Barnsley, Yorkshire,[1] Barton replaced Chris Norman in Smokie in 1986, recording six albums with them, and touring extensively as their lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist.[1] He was the lead singer on Smokie's revival of their hit, "Living Next Door to Alice", recorded with comedian Roy 'Chubby' Brown, as "Living Next Door to Alice (Who the F**k Is Alice)".[1] In the early 1990s, he released his only solo album, Precious (1991) and two accompanying singles: "July 69" (1990) and "Carry Your Heart" (with Kristine Pettersen) (1991).[4]
Barton died in March 1995, at the age of 41, from injuries incurred when Smokie's tour bus crashed during a hailstorm in Cologne, Germany.[1][5]
He is buried at Liversedge cemetery, West Yorkshire.
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Pierre Perrone. "Obituary: Alan Barton | People | News". The Independent. Archived from the original on 21 August 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ "Eurovision 1979 Jerusalem : United Kingdom - Black Lace : Mary Ann". 11 May 2006. Archived from the original on 11 May 2006. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ "Black Lace - Mary Ann (United Kingdom 1979) | Participant Profile | Eurovision Song Contest". Eurovision.tv. 31 March 1979. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ "Alan Barton Discography". Discogs.com. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ "Entertainment | 'Worst song' Agadoo re-released". BBC News. 30 March 2009. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
External links edit
- Smokie.co.uk - feature articles about Smokie
- barton.adc.kz - official homepage about Alan Barton and his son Dean Barton
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