Johnny Kidd

Johnny Kidd, b. 12 December 1944, is a well-known British entrepreneur, and the father of models Jemma Kidd and Jodie Kidd.

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12 December - 1944 - British - Jemma Kidd - Jodie Kidd

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Johnny Kidd is also (real name Frederick Heath) (born December 23, 1939) was the front man for the R&B band Johnny Kidd & The Pirates. Kidd perfomed "Please Don't Touch", which has been covered many times, most successfully by Motörhead and Girlschool.

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December 23 - 1939 - Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Motörhead - Girlschool

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The band are also famous for "Shakin' All Over" (1960), a #1 hit in the UK which features memorable opening guitars.

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On the verge of a comeback, Kidd died in an auto accident in 7 October 1966.

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7 October - 1966

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The Pirates, Mick Green, Johnny Spence and Frank Farley, reformed recently and still do the occasional gig.

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