Johnny Kidd was the frontman of the popular 1960s British rock and roll band called "Johnny Kidd and the Pirates". The band is known for its signature sound of rock and roll mixed with a pinch of rhythm and blues.

Kidd's unique vocal technique can be noticed in many of the band's hit songs like "Shakin' All Over" (1960), "I'll Never Get Over You" (1963), and "Hungry for Love" (1963). Kidd's vocals in "Shakin' All Over" are prominent in showcasing his signature style of impressive vibrato and lengthy vocal range. The song is not only a rock and roll classic but also one of the earliest examples of a guitar riff as a hook in pop music.

To learn how to sing like Johnny Kidd, you should begin by analyzing your own voice to determine your vocal range. Singing Carrots offers a Vocal Range Test that you can use to discover your vocal range and compare it to famous singers.

Next, focus on improving your breathing techniques, as proper breathing is a crucial component of good singing. The Breathing Basics article on Singing Carrots provides tips for active and passive breathing techniques that you can utilize to improve your breathing. Additionally, Breath Support can help improve your control and tone.

To develop a voice similar to Kidd's, you'll also need to concentrate on your vibrato technique. Kidd's impressive vibrato is easily recognizable in hits like "Shakin' All Over", and "Singing with Vibrato" provides practical tips to help improve your vibrato. To add more character to your vocal performance, you can also try incorporating "Twang," a specific vocal technique present in Kidd's singing style, and "Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting" offers an in-depth guide to how to execute these techniques.

It's also important to develop a stage presence that enables you to connect with your audience. The article "How to Overcome Stage Fright" can assist in improving your stage performance, and "Tips for Performing on Stage" offers additional pointers to help improve your confidence and stage energy.

Finally, "Vocal Health" provides tips for taking care of your voice and maintaining healthy habits.

If you're looking for more structure to your learning, Singing Carrots also offers an educational singing course that includes practical tips and techniques for singing, ranging from vocal warm-ups to theoretical knowledge.

By incorporating these tips and resources, you can practice and develop a voice similar to that of Johnny Kidd, hallmark British rock and roll singer, and frontman of "Johnny Kidd and the Pirates."