Lou Christie

Lou Christie
Lou Christie in 1966
Background information
Birth nameLugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco
Born(1943-02-19)February 19, 1943
Glenwillard, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 18, 2025(2025-06-18) (aged 82)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active1962–2023
Labels

Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco (February 19, 1943 – June 18, 2025), known professionally by his stage name Lou Christie, was an American pop and soft rock singer-songwriter. He was known for several hits in the 1960s, including his 1966 U.S. chart-topper "Lightnin' Strikes" and 1969 UK number two hit "I'm Gonna Make You Mine".