Clem Curtis,The Foundations lead singer,has died,age 76.

I have seen him perform twice in as many years on cruise ships.His performances a masterclass in the way an audience is handled.He held us in the palm of his hand.Witty,amusing,at ease with himself,the voice not quite what it once was [ it must have been the lung cancer from which he has passed away, beginning to rear its ugly head ],but still so Clem Curtis.Beautifully turned out and always very pleasant and gracious. I was sitting near the podium during one of his performances and when he said he was getting married for the 6th or was it the 8th time, I uttered jokingly - a glutton for punishment.His hearing was still excellent,he burst out laughing - yes, I must be a glutton for punishment. Clem, your "Baby,now that I have found you"   and "Dancing in the street" I will boogie to for many years to come. Thank you and may you rest in peace.