British musician and member of the band Black Lace, Colin Gibb, has died. He was 70.
The singer — who with Black Lace had hits including the novelty songs Agadoo and Do the Conga in the 1980s — had announced his retirement just days earlier.
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His wife Sue Kelly said in a tribute posted to Facebook on Monday that she was heartbroken to announce the death of her “dearest husband”.
“I love you Colin, spent 22 years living your Agadoo dream,” she said.
“We were due to retire to Spain on Thursday.
“You were so happy, so looking forward to our new life, now you’re gone.
“As we used to say, always love you forever.”
Black Lace competed in Eurovision in 1979, representing the UK with the song Mary Ann, and finished seventh.
Other 80s hits included Superman, Hokey Cokey, Wig-Wam Bam and I Am the Music Man.
Gibb was the longest-standing member of the band. He joined in 1976, replacing Ian Howarth.
The band split in 1981 and formed into a duo between Gibb and Alan Barton.
Their biggest hit was Agadoo, which was released in 1984 and which sold more than one million copies.
Gibb continued to play in the band until May 13, 2024, when he confirmed his retirement.
His final performance was on May 16 in Spain.
Fans have remembered Gibb on social media, with one writing: “I’m absolutely gutted, we only saw him a few months ago and he was so energetic and full of life”.
“I am so sad to hear this about Colin. He was my roommate when we were a foursome band in the 70s as Black Lace and we had some real laughs together on the road,” Steve Scholey said.
“Devastated at the news we heard today of the passing of Col. Heartfelt sympathy sent to you and all your family and so sad as you were about to embark on a new adventure together. It seems so unfair,” added another.
His wife added that Gibb requested that “everyone wear Agadoo shirts” to his funeral and asked for donations to a cat charity in his memory, honouring his love of cats.