Screaming Lord Sutch
Screaming Lord Sutch | |
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Sutch (centre, with top hat) c. 1967 | |
| Born | David Edward Sutch 10 November 1940 Hampstead, London, England |
| Died | 16 June 1999 (aged 58) South Harrow, Greater London, England |
| Cause of death | Suicide by hanging |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, perennial candidate |
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| Office | Leader of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party |
| Predecessor | Position established |
| Successor | Howling Laud Hope |
| Political party | Official Monster Raving Loony Party |
| Children | 1 |
Screaming Lord Sutch (born David Edward Sutch, 10 November 1940 – 16 June 1999) was an English musician and perennial parliamentary candidate.
He was the founder of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party and served as its leader from 1983 to 1999, during which time he stood in numerous parliamentary elections. He holds the record for contesting the most Parliamentary elections: 39 between 1963 and 1997. As a singer, he variously worked with Keith Moon, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Ritchie Blackmore, Rob Jevons, Charlie Watts, John Bonham, Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell and Nicky Hopkins, and is known for his recordings with Joe Meek including "Jack the Ripper" (1963).