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John Fred

Musician, singer-songwriter

PersonDied aged 63humanQ1700124

Also known as John Fred Gourrier

Born: May 8, 1941
Died: April 15, 2005
Birthplace: Baton Rouge
Place of death: New Orleans
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: singer-songwriter
Education: Catholic High School
, Southeastern Louisiana University

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John Fred Gourrier, best known as simply John Fred, was an American musician from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was best known for the 1968 number-one single "Judy in Disguise ".

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Performed

1 linked to John Fred in Wikidata

JJudy in Disguise (With Glasses)1967 · 1967 single by John Fred & His Playboy Band

Founded

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JJohn Fred & His Playboy BandUS musical group

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Genre: pop music
Given name: John
Manner of death: natural causes
Label: Jewel Records
Cause of death: kidney disease
Start of work period: 1956
Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in Virtual International Authority FileRetrieved 2018-11-04
2.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2015-10-10
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