Colin Gibb, the singer who represented the UK at Eurovision with British pop band Black Lace in 1979, has died just days after retiring, aged 70. With Black Lace, the Leeds-born musician rose to fame through the annual song contest after the four-piece were selected to represent the UK, finishing seventh with their song “Mary Ann”. They went on to enjoy success with a string of novelty party songs including their inescapable No 2 hit “Agadoo”, widely regarded as one of the worst songs of all time, along with “Do the Conga”, “Hokey Cokey” and “I Am the Music Man”.
Gibb’s wife, Sue Kelly, shared the news of his death with fans on Sunday (2 June), writing on Facebook: “It is with heartbreaking news that I am letting you all know my dearest husband Colin Gibb died this afternoon. “I love you Colin, spent 22 years living your Agadoo dream, 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.
” The official Black Lace page also confirmed the news of Gibb’s death, writing: “It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our great friend Colin Gibb. “Colin was one of the founder members of Black Lace, together with Alan Barton, and will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. “We’d like to send his family and friends all our love and support at this extremely difficult time.
” Gibb was the longest serving member of Bl.