Gary Holton
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Gary Frederick Holton[2] (22 September 1953 – 25 October 1985) was a British singer-songwriter, musician and actor from London. He was the frontman of the band Heavy Metal Kids (1972–1977), worked with Casino Steel (1981–1984), and played the part of Wayne (a.k.a. London) in the UK television comedy Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1983–1985). Holton died from an overdose of morphine combined with alcohol in 1985.
British singer-songwriter, musician and actor
Gary Holton | |
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 Performing in 1974. | |
| Born | Gary Frederick Holton (1952-09-22)22 September 1952[1] London, England |
| Died | October 25, 1985(1985-10-25) (aged 33) London, England |
| Resting place | Maesgwastad Cemetery, Welshpool, Wales |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
| Years active | 1971–1985 |
| Spouse |
Donna Campbell (m. 1979) |
| Children | 1 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica |
| Labels | Safari, Receiver, Magnet |
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Musical artist | |