From the N-Y Times:Freddie Garrity, the lead singer of the 1960's pop band Freddie and the Dreamers, died on Friday in Wales. He was 69.His death was announced by his agent, who said Mr. Garrity had suffered from emphysema for several years.Mr. Garrity's exuberant stage performance led to a minor dance craze inspired by the hit song "Do the Freddie."After some success in Britain, the group found work in the United States, and in 1965 hit the top of the American charts with, "I'm Telling You Now."http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/22/nyregion/22garrity.html?_r=1&oref=slogin(Free registration may be required to access the above article.)