BOBBY Pickett, whose Monster Mash hit in 1962 made him one of the biggest one-hit wonders in the history of pop music, has died in Los Angeles at 69.
The novelty song, which featured an impression of horror-movie actor Boris Karloff, was an instant hit, with the chorus: He did the monster mash . .
. It was a graveyard smash.
It charted again in August 1970 and May 1973.
Pickett never recreated the success of Monster Mash, but remained in demand for Halloween parties, continuing to perform until his final gig in November last year.
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