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Long John Baldry was an English blues singer and actor. He was a major figure in the British blues movement of the 1960s, and was the first British blues singer to tour the United States. He was also a successful actor, appearing in films such as The Long Good Friday and Mona Lisa. Baldry was born in East Haddon, Northamptonshire, England. He began his career as a singer in the early 1960s, performing in London clubs. He was a member of the band Bluesology, which included Elton John and Reg Dwight. He released his first solo album, It Ain't Easy, in 1971. Baldry was a successful actor, appearing in films such as The Long Good Friday and Mona Lisa. He also appeared in television shows such as The Sweeney and Minder. Baldry died in 2005, aged 64, after a long battle with heart and lung disease. He was survived by his wife, Sue, and two sons.

Popular As John William Baldry
Occupation actor,soundtrack,music_department
Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 12 January, 1941
Birthday 12 January
Birthplace East Haddon, Northamptonshire, England, UK
Date of death 21 July, 2005
Died Place Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nationality United Kingdom

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Long John Baldry Height, Weight & Measurements

At 64 years old, Long John Baldry height is 6' 7" (2.01 m) .

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Height 6' 7" (2.01 m)
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Long John Baldry Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Long John Baldry worth at the age of 64 years old? Long John Baldry’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Long John Baldry's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2000

He unintentionally created the Pingas meme in an episode of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog. It has become so popular in the late 2000s that Jim Cummings, Garry Chalk and Mike Pollock got to say it.

1993

Besides working in the music industry as a blues singer, he was also best known to fans as the voice of Dr. Ivo Robotnik, the main antagonist of the video game-based cartoon series Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (1993).

1980

In 1980 he moved from the UK to Canada and became a Canadian citizen, and only occasionally recorded and played club dates in Canada.

1964

He formed his own band in 1964, The Hoochie-Koochie Men, then put together a band named Steampacket--which featured Rod Stewart--and then Bluesology, which included keyboard player Reg Dwight, later to change his name to Elton John.

1960

In the late 1960s Baldry turned to pop music, and had a big hit with "Let the Heartaches Begin" in 1968, but by the early 1970s he was back to playing rock. In the mid-'70s he ran into some personal problems and took some time off from the music industry.

1941

Born in Doveshire, England, in 1941, Long John Baldry (calledl "Long John" because he was 6'7") was a pioneer in the British blues-rock scene in the 1960s. He started out as a folk singer, often touring Europe with American folkie Jack Elliott (aka Ramblin' Jack Elliott). He switched to the blues, however, after playing with such bands as Alexis Korner and his Blues Incorporated band and Cyril Davies and His Rhythm and Blues All Stars.