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Wayne Fontana

Glyn Geoffrey Ellis (28 October 1945 – 6 August 2020),[1] known professionally as Wayne Fontana, was an English rock and pop singer best known for fronting the beat group the Mindbenders, with whom he recorded the hit singles "Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um" (1964) and "The Game of Love" (1965). After leaving the Mindbenders to pursue a solo career, Fontana had further UK successes including "Pamela Pamela" (1966). Despite legal issues in the 2000s, he continued to perform on the 60s nostalgia circuit until his death.

This article is about the musician. For the Pennsylvania politician, see Wayne D. Fontana.

Wayne Fontana

Glyn Geoffrey Ellis

(1945-10-28)28 October 1945
Manchester, England

6 August 2020(2020-08-06) (aged 74)
Stockport, England

Beat, pop

Singer

1962–2020

Fontana

Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders – December 1964 ( TL5230) #18. UK.

UK Fontana

The Game of Love – April 1965 (US Fontana MGF 27542 (Mono)/SRF 67542 (Stereo))

Eric, Rick, Wayne and Bob – It's Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders – February 1965 (UK Fontana TL5257) label has: Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um – It's Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders) )

discography at Discogs

Wayne Fontana

at IMDb

Wayne Fontana

at the National Portrait Gallery, London

Portraits of Wayne Fontana