Fred Barnes (performer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Music hall singer
Date of Birth: 21-May-1885
Place of Birth: Saltley, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 23-Oct-1938
Profession: singer
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Fred Barnes (performer)
- Frederick "Fred" Jester Barnes (31 May 1885 – 23 October 1938) was an English music hall singer known for his signature song, "The Black Sheep of the Family", which he first performed in 1907.
- Although popular on stage, Barnes became infamous for his erratic private life and was often named in frequent controversies reported by the press.
- Openly gay, Barnes retired to Southend-On-Sea and performed in seaside pubs, notably The Cricketers Hotel, Westcliffe-On-Sea.
- He died as a result of alcoholism and tuberculosis and, possibly, gas poisoning aged 53.
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