It is with great sadness that the family announced the death of Long John Baldry on July 21, 2005 at the age of 64. John Willment Baldry was born in East Haddon, England on January 12, 1941 to Rita and Leonard Baldry. He attended art school in his youth, getting his start in the music industry independently. John was best known for his long-running career in music, which spanned five critically acclaimed decades. In the '60s, John was a part of several Beatles-related projects, including the band "Bluesology," and his recordings were featured in the 1964 compilation album "England's Next Big Thing." John's work has influenced many of the artists that followed him, many of whom name him as an inspiration. He has received multiple awards for his work, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010. Survived by his wife, Elaine, two sons, five grand-children, and numerous other family and friends, John will be remembered as a talented artist and leader in the music industry.