Johnny Thunder (singer)
Johnny Thunder | |
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Thunder in 1962 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gilbert Leroy Hamilton |
| Born | August 15, 1931 Leesburg, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | September 6, 2024 (aged 93) Winter Park, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Rhythm and blues, pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1950s–2024 |
| Labels | Diamond, Capitol, Vee Jay, Calla, Stateside |
| Website | johnnythunder |
Leroy "Gilbert" Hamilton (August 15, 1931 – September 6, 2024), known as Johnny Thunder, was an American R&B and pop singer whose biggest hit was "Loop de Loop" in 1963.