British singer Craig Douglas, whose real name was Terence Perkins, died at the age of 85. The news was announced by his family on Sunday, although the death had occurred on Friday at his home on the Isle of Wight, after a brief illness. "With great sadness I inform you that Craig passed away peacefully this afternoon. We will miss him dearly, both myself and his family and closest friends. Rest in peace, Craig," the family wrote.
Douglas was a pop star at a time when this musical genre was still practically uncharted territory, standing out for his elegant and crystal-clear voice, very different from the harshness that would later characterize pop music. The singer achieved popularity before the Beatles, becoming a relevant figure in the transition to the golden era of British pop.
The family revealed that the information about the death was only made public on Sunday, two days after the passing. As a tribute, the song "A Teenager In Love" was highlighted, a youthful fantasy written by Doc Pomus that became a true landmark of rock archaeology and that was associated with the artist's memory.
