Johnny Gentle
British singer (1936–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Askew (8 December 1936 – 29 February 2024), known as Johnny Gentle and later Darren Young, was a British pop singer who toured Scotland with the Silver Beetles (later known as the Beatles) as his backing group in 1960.
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Johnny Gentle | |
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Birth name | John Askew |
Also known as | Darren Young |
Born | (1936-12-08)8 December 1936 Liverpool, England |
Died | 29 February 2024(2024-02-29) (aged 87) |
Genres | Rock, pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Years active | 1959–mid 1960s |
Labels | Philips, Parlophone |
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