Screaming Lord Sutch

Screaming Lord Sutch (born David Edward Sutch, 10 November 1940 – 16 June 1999) was an English musician and perennial parliamentary candidate.

Screaming Lord Sutch
Sutch (centre, with top hat)
Born
David Edward Sutch

(1940-11-10)10 November 1940
Hampstead, London, England
Died16 June 1999(1999-06-16) (aged 58)
Cause of deathSuicide by hanging
Occupation(s)Musician, perennial candidate
Style
Political partyOfficial Monster Raving Loony Party
Children1

He was the founder of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party and served as its leader from 1983 to 1999, during which time he stood in numerous parliamentary elections. He holds the record for contesting the most Parliamentary elections: 39 between 1963-97. As a singer, he variously worked with Keith Moon, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Ritchie Blackmore, Charlie Watts, John Bonham, Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell and Nicky Hopkins, and is known for his recordings with Joe Meek including "Jack the Ripper" (1963).

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