Eddy Wally

Pop Singer

Birthday July 12, 1932

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Zelzate, Belgium

DEATH DATE Feb 6, 2016 (83)

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About

Flamboyant Belgian crooner who released hits like the double-platinum "Cherie" during his lengthy career. He was known for his unique fashion sense, often donning campy and expensive outfits. His song "Met Gesloten Ogen" has garnered more than 1 million streams on Spotify. 

Before fame

He was a handbag salesman before finding fame as a singer in the 60s.

Trivia

His clothing was shown off in the 2004 fashion show Eddy Wally's Geweldige Garderobe, which included 115 of his outfits. A main-belt asteroid was named after him. 

Family life

His birth name was Eduard Van De Walle.

Associated with

His style of dress was often compared to that of Liberace.