Colin Gibb has died aged 70 Colin Gibb has died aged 70. Gibb was part of Black Lace who are known for popular party songs Agadoo, Do the Conga, Superman, Hokey Cokey, Wig-Wam Bam and I Am the Music Man. The group finished in seventh place for the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1979 hosted by Israel with their song, Mary Ann. Despite numerous lineup changes, Gibb, born Colin Routh, remained in the band for decades. Gibb’s wife Sue Kelly told fans he died on Sunday afternoon.
‘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.’ Black Lace performed Mary Ann at Eurovision in 1979 Gibb announced his retirement on May 13 and informed fans he would play one final show that week in Tenerife. ‘Well all good things must come to an end,’ he said.
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