Heinz (singer)
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Heinz Burt (born Heinz George Swartze, 24 July 1942 - 7 April 2000), and mainly publicised by his first name, was a bassist and singer.
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[edit] Life
He was born in Hagen, Germany, but raised in Southampton (there is now a close named after him in Eastleigh, Hampshire). His biggest solo hit was "Just Like Eddie", a tribute to his fellow rock and roller, Eddie Cochran. Before he went solo in early 1963, he was previously a member of The Tornados. All his 1960s recordings were produced by Joe Meek.
[edit] Backing Groups
His backing group once featured a young Ritchie Blackmore among many others. Blackmore actually performed on the aforementioned hit "Just Like Eddie".
[edit] Death
Crippled by the effects of motor neurone disease, Heinz died in 2000, at the age of 57.
