Horváth Károly also known as Charlie, born in Ondód, Hungary, 28 October 1947) is a Hungarian rock and soul singer.

Originally a ballet dancer, Charlie began singing with Hungarian rock bands in the mid-1960s, and became known nationally as a member of Decca and Olympia.

[1] In the 1970s he spent two years in Africa and led a band called Afriaca,[2] which inspired a new interest in funk and soul music.

Upon returning to Hungary, he started the band Generál, which toured throughout Europe and released two albums before disbanding in 1979.

[1] In 1982 he formed the band Pannonia Express which toured internationally throughout the decade.