Alan Barton

Alan Barton
Barton in 1979
Background information
Born(1953-09-16)16 September 1953
Barnsley, Yorkshire, England
Died23 March 1995(1995-03-23) (aged 41)
Cologne, Germany
GenresRock, pop
OccupationsSinger
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1969–1995
Formerly ofBlack Lace, Smokie

Alan Leslie Barton (16 September 1953 – 23 March 1995) was a British singer and member of the hit-making duo Black Lace. Their hits included "Agadoo", "Superman" and their United Kingdom Eurovision Song Contest 1979 seventh-place finisher "Mary Ann" in Jerusalem.