Chris Farlowe is a legendary British soul and rock vocalist born in 1940, best known for his powerful cover of the Rolling Stones' "Out of Time" which reached number one in 1966. With his distinctive raspy voice and energetic stage presence, he became a fixture on the British music scene during the 1960s, performing with various bands and maintaining a successful solo career. His soulful interpretations of rock and rhythm & blues standards have made him an enduring influence on generations of musicians.