British music stars born in 1966
Here are 47 famous musicians from United Kingdom were born in 1966:
Sinéad O'Connor
Sinéad O'Connor (December 8, 1966 Glenageary-) otherwise known as Sinead O'Connor, Sinead O' Connor, Sinéad O'Conner, Sinead O Connor, Sinead O'conner, Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor, O'Connor, Sinéad, O’Connor, Sinéad, Sinéad Marie-Bernadette O'Connor or Sinnead O'Connor is a British singer, musician, singer-songwriter, priest, clergy, record producer and actor. She has four children, Jake Reynolds, Roisin Waters, Shane Lunny and Yeshua Bonadio.
Her discography includes: The Lion and the Cobra, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Year of the Horse, Am I Not Your Girl?, Universal Mother, Gospel Oak, Faith and Courage, Sean-Nós Nua, She Who Dwells in the Secret Place of the Most High Shall Abide Under the Shadow of the Almighty and Collaborations. Genres related to her: Folk music, Alternative rock, Pop music, Rock music, Pop rock, Reggae, Irish rebel music and Folk rock.
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Samantha Fox
Samantha Fox (April 15, 1966 Mile End-) also known as Sam Fox, Samantha Karen Fox, Fox, Samantha or Samanta Fox is a British singer, nude glamour model, model, pin-up girl, tv personality and actor.
Her albums include Touch Me, I Wanna Have Some Fun, Angel With An Attitude, 'Sam' Thing Remixed, Greatest Hits, I Only Wanna Be With You, Just One Night, Sam's Collection, The Hits Album and The Hits Collection. Her related genres: Dance-pop, Freestyle music, Pop music and Eurobeat.
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David Usher
David Usher (April 24, 1966 Oxford-) a.k.a. Usher, David or Hollywood is a British singer-songwriter.
His discography includes: Little Songs, Morning Orbit, Hallucinations, If God Had Curves, Strange Birds, Wake Up and Say Goodbye, The Mile End Sessions, Everyday Things, Songs From the Last Day on Earth and Black Black Heart. Genres he performed include Rock music, Pop music and Pop rock.
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Rollo Armstrong
Rollo Armstrong (April 29, 1966 Kensington-) also known as Rollo, Roland Armstrong or Rowland Constantine O'Malley Armstrong is a British record producer.
His albums include Pinhole.
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Robert Del Naja
Robert Del Naja (January 21, 1966 Bristol-) a.k.a. 3D, Robert Del Naja merge, Massive Attack, Robert "3D" Del Naja or 3-D is a British singer, artist, musician, singer-songwriter, visual artist and music artist.
His most important albums: Bullet Boy. Genres he performed include Trip hop, Electronica and Electronic dance music.
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Holly Golightly
Holly Golightly (September 7, 1966 London-) a.k.a. Golightly, Holly is a British singer and songwriter.
Her albums include Truly She Is None Other, Down Gina's at 3, Slowly but Surely, My First Holly Golightly Album, God Don’t Like It, Painted On, Serial Girlfriend, Singles Round-Up, The Good Things and The Main Attraction.
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Alison Goldfrapp
Alison Goldfrapp (May 13, 1966 London Borough of Enfield-) also known as Goldfrapp, Alison or Alison Elizabeth Margaret Goldfrapp is a British singer, songwriter and record producer.
Genres: Synthpop, Ambient music, Electronica, Folktronica, Electronic dance music, Trip hop, Electroclash, Electronic music, Operatic pop and Pop music.
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Ben Daglish
Ben Daglish (July 31, 1966 Chiswick-) also known as Benn Daglish or Daglish, Ben is a British , .
musician and composer, best known for creating chiptune music for video games in the 1980s. He started his career as a freelance composer in the early 1980s and quickly gained popularity in the video game industry. Some of his most famous works include the soundtrack for games like The Last Ninja, Trap and Nodes of Yesod. Daglish also worked as a musician for the demo scene and was a member of the group "The Covert Bitops" alongside fellow composer and friend Rob Hubbard. In addition to his work in video games, Daglish composed music for television ads and documentaries. He passed away in 2018 at the age of 52, leaving behind a legacy as one of the pioneers of video game music.
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Eg White
Eg White (November 22, 1966-) also known as EG, White, Eg or Francis White is a British songwriter, musician and record producer.
His albums include Adventure Man and Turn Me On I'm a Rocket Man.
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Tim Garland
Tim Garland (October 19, 1966-) otherwise known as Garland, Tim is a British , .
His albums: Storms/Nocturnes, Earthworks Underground Orchestra and Lighthouse.
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Steve Mackey
Steve Mackey (November 10, 1966 Sheffield-) also known as Steve Mackie, Mackey, Steve, Stephen Patrick Mackey or Pulp is a British singer-songwriter, keyboard player, musician, guitarist, bassist, actor and record producer.
Genres: Alternative rock, Indie rock and Britpop.
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Neil Campbell
Neil Campbell (May 19, 1966 Scotland-) otherwise known as Campbell, Neil is a British , .
His albums include Octuplex, Neon Pibroch, FatCat Split Series #20 and Wharf Cat.
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John Boyes
John Boyes (August 31, 1966-) is a British photographer.
He is well known for his work in documentary photography, particularly in capturing the everyday lives of people living in conflict zones and marginalized communities. Boyes began his career as a photojournalist in the early 1990s, working primarily in areas affected by war and displacement. His photographs have been featured in publications such as National Geographic, Time, and The New York Times. In addition to his work as a photographer, Boyes is also an avid traveler and has documented his journeys through photography. He has published several books of his work and has exhibited his photographs in galleries around the world.
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Julian Argüelles
Julian Argüelles (January 28, 1966 Lichfield-) a.k.a. Julian Arguelles, Argüelles, Julian or Julian Argüelles Clarke is a British musician and saxophonist.
His albums: As Above So Below, Inner Voices, Partita, [with Steve Argüelles] Scapes and Requiem for a Dreamer. Genres he performed: Jazz.
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Brian Kennedy
Brian Kennedy (October 12, 1966 Belfast-) also known as Kennedy, Brian or Brian Edward Patrick Kennedy is a British novelist, author, singer-songwriter, songwriter, musician and singer.
His albums include A Better Man, Get on With Your Short Life, A Better Man, Captured, Get On With Your Short Life, Hollow, Intuition, Life, Love & Happiness, Now That I Know What I Want and On Song 2. Genres he performed: Pop music, Rock music and Country.
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Edward Shearmur
Edward Shearmur (February 28, 1966 London-) a.k.a. Ed Shearmur or Ed Schearmur is a British film score composer and musician.
His albums: The Wings of the Dove, Species II, The Governess, K-PAX, The Count of Monte Cristo, Reign of Fire, Laws of Attraction, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, The Skeleton Key and Passengers.
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Richard Youngs
Richard Youngs (May 29, 1966 United Kingdom-) also known as Youngs, Richard is a British singer.
Discography: Sapphie, Airs of the Ear, Making Paper, May, River Through Howling Sky, The Naive Shaman, 20th Century Jams, 21st Century Jams, Advent and Autumn Response. Genres he performed include Progressive rock, Folktronica and Experimental music.
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Max Richter
Max Richter (March 22, 1966 Hamelin-) is a British film score composer, pianist, record producer, composer and songwriter.
His albums: Memoryhouse, The Blue Notebooks, Songs From Before, Valse avec Bachir, Henry May Long, 24 Postcards in Full Colour, infra, , and . Genres related to him: Film score.
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Jimeoin
Jimeoin (January 24, 1966 Royal Leamington Spa-) also known as Jimeoin McKeown, James Eoin Stephen Paul McKeown or Jimeóin is a British screenwriter, actor and comedian. He has three children, Grace McKeown, Mario McKeown and Rose McKeown.
His albums include Forklift Truck and Goin' Off.
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Nigel Eaton
Nigel Eaton (January 3, 1966 United Kingdom-) also known as Eaton, Nigel is a British , .
His albums include The Music of the Hurdy Gurdy.
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Robin Goodridge
Robin Goodridge (September 10, 1966 Crawley-) otherwise known as Goodridge, Robin or Robin James Goodridge is a British drummer and musician.
He is best known as the drummer of the popular British rock band, Bush, which he co-founded with Gavin Rossdale in 1992. Goodridge has been with the band throughout their successful career, playing on all of their albums and touring extensively. Prior to Bush, Goodridge played with various bands in London, including Daisy Chainsaw and Ruby D, and also worked as a session musician. In addition to his work with Bush, Goodridge has also contributed to other musical projects, including working with singer-songwriter Zander Bleck on his debut album. Outside of music, Goodridge is a keen photographer and has exhibited his work in galleries.
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Lisa Stansfield
Lisa Stansfield (April 11, 1966 Manchester-) also known as Lisa Standfield, Lisa Stanfield, Lisa Standsfield, Lisa Jane Stansfield or Stansfield, Lisa is a British presenter, singer, actor, singer-songwriter and composer.
Her albums include The #1 Remixes (EP), If I Hadn't Got You, The Real Thing, Swing, Affection, Someday (I'm Coming Back), Time to Make You Mine, Little Bit of Heaven, Biography: The Greatest Hits and So Natural. Genres she performed: Disco, Pop music, Rock music, Soul music, Dance music, House music, Blue-eyed soul, Contemporary R&B and Rhythm and blues.
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Doris Pearson
Doris Pearson (June 8, 1966 London Borough of Brent-) also known as Pearson, Doris or Doris May Pearson is a British singer and choreographer.
Her related genres: Soul music, Rhythm and blues, Disco, Rock music, Dance music, Funk and Pop music.
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Judge Jules
Judge Jules (October 26, 1966 North London-) also known as Julius O'Riordan is a British disc jockey.
Discography: Proven Worldwide, Ministry of Sound: Trance Nation Anthems, Bring The Noise, The Very Best of Tried & Tested Euphoria, Ministry of Sound: Classics, Journeys by DJ, Volume 2: In the Mix With Judge Jules, Ministry Presents: Superstar DJs: Judge Jules, Clubbed 2002, Judgement Sundays and Ministry of Sound: The Annual Millennium Edition. His related genres: Trance music.
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Peter Cunnah
Peter Cunnah (August 30, 1966 Derry-) also known as Cunnah, Peter is a British singer, musician, record producer and songwriter.
Genres he performed: Synthpop, Pop music and Dance music.
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Julian Joseph
Julian Joseph (May 11, 1966 London-) also known as Joseph, Julian is a British composer, pianist and presenter.
Discography: Universal Traveller, The Language of Truth, Reality, In Concert at the Wigmore Hall, Live at the Vortex in London and Dance of the Three Legged Elephants.
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Anthony Joseph
Anthony Joseph (November 12, 1966 Trinidad-) also known as Joseph, Anthony is a British writer.
Discography: Time, Leggo de Lion and Bird Head Son.
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Matt Lee
Matt Lee (January 2, 1966 Wishaw-) also known as Gammer is a British , .
Discography: True Hardcore: It's a Way of Life, Bonkers 15: Legends of the Core, Cry For You, Hardcore Euphoria, nOW eVERYBODY sCREAM and We Killed The Rave. Genres he performed: Hard dance, UK hardcore and Hardstyle.
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Graham Butt
Graham Butt (August 3, 1966 Manchester-) otherwise known as Gizz Butt is a British guitarist and bassist.
Genres he performed: Thrash metal, Punk rock and Electronica.
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Ralph Jezzard
Ralph Jezzard (January 16, 1966 South London-) also known as Jezzard, Ralph is a British record producer.
He has worked with a number of successful artists, including The Smiths, Depeche Mode, and The Pet Shop Boys. He started his career in the music industry as a sound engineer and worked with bands like The Damned and The Fall. In the 1990s, he founded his own record label, Rugger Bugger, which released records for bands like Cornershop and Black Grape. He has also worked with numerous film and television productions, providing soundtracks and arrangements. In his spare time, Jezzard enjoys playing guitar and writing music.
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Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter (May 26, 1966 Golders Green-) also known as Helena Bonham-Carter, Helena Bonham Carter, CBE, Bonham Carter, corset queen or English rose is a British actor, singer and voice actor. Her children are Billy Raymond Burton and Nell Burton.
Helena Bonham Carter began her acting career in the early 1980s with small roles in various British TV shows and movies. She gained mainstream recognition with her performance in the 1985 film "A Room with a View". She has since gone on to play iconic roles in films such as "Fight Club", "The King's Speech", and the "Harry Potter" franchise. In addition to her acting career, Bonham Carter is also known for her distinctive fashion sense and style. She has been nominated for numerous awards throughout her career, including two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress. Outside of acting, Bonham Carter is involved in various charities and humanitarian causes.
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Ruth Jones
Ruth Jones (September 22, 1966 Bridgend-) a.k.a. Ruth Alexandra Elizabeth Jones or Vanessa Jenkins is a British actor, writer, television producer and screenwriter.
Jones rose to fame in 2007 with the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey, which she co-created and co-wrote with James Corden, and also starred in as Nessa. She has also appeared in several other British television shows, including Little Britain, Doctor Who, and Stella, and has worked as a television producer and screenwriter. In addition to her work in television, Jones has acted in film and on stage, receiving acclaim for her role in the play The Nightingales in 2018. She has been recognized throughout her career with several awards, including a BAFTA for Best Performance in a Comedy Role for her work on Gavin & Stacey in 2009. Jones is also a supporter of several charitable causes, including the Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Charity and Velindre Cancer Centre.
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David Poore
David Poore (December 2, 1966 Wells, Somerset-) is a British film score composer and composer.
Genres: Film score.
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Christopher Holland
Christopher Holland (September 18, 1966 Greenwich-) a.k.a. Christopher William Holland is a British songwriter, singer and musician.
His albums: Everything You Can Imagine Is Real and Brother Sun Sister Moon. Genres he performed: Blues, Rhythm and blues and Boogie-woogie.
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Michelle Olley
Michelle Olley (July 15, 1966 Warrington-) is a British journalist.
She is also widely recognized for her role as a curator, writer, and alternative fashion icon. Michelle Olley began her career as a journalist, contributing to popular publications such as The Face, i-D, and Vogue UK. Throughout her career, she has exhibited her passion for alternative fashion, running her own fashion label and exploring the world of subculture through various creative endeavors. She is the co-founder of the Last Tuesday Society, a curious and eclectic events space and store in London that hosts a diverse range of lectures, workshops, and performances. In recent years, Olley has also ventured into the realm of television production, co-creating and producing the popular series Oddities and Odd Folks Home.
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Melissa Bell
Melissa Bell (March 5, 1966-) is a British singer. She has four children, Alexandra Burke, Aaron Burke, David Burke and Sheneice Burke.
Genres: Electronic dance music, Rhythm and blues, Dance music and Contemporary R&B.
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Oliver Lewis
Oliver Lewis (May 12, 1966 London-) is a British actor and violinist.
Genres he performed include Electronic music, Pop music and Classical music.
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Mark Van Hoen
Mark Van Hoen (September 26, 1966 London-) also known as Mark van Hoen or Van Hoen, Mark is a British , .
His discography includes: The Last Flowers From the Darkness, Playing With Time, Where Is the Truth, The Warmth Inside You, All Your Own Way, No-One in the World, Morning Light, Wrong, Truth Is Born of Arguments and Natural Composite. His related genres: Drone music, Ambient music and Electronic music.
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Tarka Cordell
Tarka Cordell (July 28, 1966 London-April 28, 2008) was a British , .
singer-songwriter, author, and music producer. He was born to a family of musicians and artists and started writing songs at a young age. Cordell's music career began in the 1990s when he fronted the band The Montecristos, which gained a following in the UK and Europe. He later went on to pursue a solo career and released his debut album, "Wide Awake in a Dream," in 2001.
Aside from music, Cordell was an accomplished writer and had several articles published in The Guardian and The Independent. He also wrote two novels, "Idle Hands" and "The Trouble with Horse Girls." In addition to his artistic endeavors, Cordell was a passionate activist and worked with various organizations to promote sustainability and combat climate change.
Tragically, Cordell passed away in 2008 at the age of 41, leaving behind a legacy as a multi-talented artist and advocate for important causes.
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Samuel West
Samuel West (June 19, 1966 Hammersmith-) a.k.a. Samuel Alexander Joseph West, Sam West, Sam or Sammy is a British actor, theatre director and voice actor.
He comes from a long line of actors; his mother, Prunella Scales, is a well-known British actress. Samuel West first gained fame for his roles in period dramas such as "Howard's End" and "The Remains of the Day". He has also appeared in more recent productions such as "Darkest Hour" and "Mr. Selfridge". West is a seasoned theatre director, having directed productions for renowned theatre companies such as the National Theatre and the London Old Vic. He has also lent his voice to a number of audiobooks, video games, and documentaries. In addition to his professional accomplishments, West is known for his political activism and philanthropic work.
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Michaela Strachan
Michaela Strachan (April 7, 1966 Ewell-) also known as Evelyn Ann Strachan or Michaela Evelyn Ann Strachan is a British presenter, actor and writer. She has one child, Oliver Chevallier.
Michaela Strachan is best known for her wildlife and nature programmes, including "The Really Wild Show", "Michaela's Wild Challenge", and "The Elephant Diaries". She has a degree in Zoology and began her career as a presenter on children's television before moving on to present on adult programmes. Strachan has also acted in various television dramas and written numerous nature and wildlife books, including "Raining Cats and Dogs" and "Deadly Factbook". In addition to her work in television, she is also an ambassador for several wildlife charities, including the Born Free Foundation and the RSPCA.
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Alan Davies
Alan Davies (March 6, 1966 Loughton-) otherwise known as Alan Roger Davies is a British comedian, actor and screenwriter. He has two children, Susie Davies and Robert Davies.
His discography includes: Urban Trauma.
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Tony Irving
Tony Irving (July 5, 1966 Bury-) a.k.a. Anthony Spencer "Tony" Irving is a British dancer, dance teacher and choreographer.
He is best known as a judge on the Swedish version of Dancing with the Stars, Let's Dance, where he has been a fixture since its inception in 2006. Prior to this, he was a competitive dancer and represented England in international competitions, winning the United Kingdom Open Championships in 1995. Irving has also worked as a choreographer and his credits include productions for the Royal Swedish Ballet, the Norwegian National Ballet, and the San Francisco Ballet. Alongside his TV work, he continues to teach dance and is a regular guest lecturer at universities and dance schools across Europe.
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Jon Hare
Jon Hare (January 20, 1966 Ilford-) is a British , .
game designer and creative director, best known as the co-founder of Sensible Software. He started his career in the gaming industry in the 1980s as a freelancer, creating games for several publishers. In 1986, Hare founded Sensible Software with Chris Yates, and the company went on to create some of the most beloved games of the '90s, including Mega Lo Mania, Cannon Fodder, and Sensible Soccer. Hare's games were known for their intuitive gameplay, memorable characters, and catchy music. In addition to his work in game development, Hare has also been involved in music production and has released several records. He continues to work in the gaming industry today, both as a developer and an advocate for game preservation.
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Con O'Neill
Con O'Neill (August 15, 1966 Weston-super-Mare-) also known as Robert O'Neill, Con O'Neil or Robert "Con" O'Neill is a British actor.
He has appeared in a variety of television shows, films, and stage productions throughout his career. O'Neill's early roles were on British television shows such as "The Bill" and "Casualty," but he gained wider recognition for his portrayal of Joe Meek in the biographical film "Telstar: The Joe Meek Story." He also played the role of Lennie in the West End production of "Of Mice and Men," for which he won an Olivier Award in 2004. Other notable roles include Winston Churchill in "Churchill: 100 Days That Saved Britain," and Bobby Sands in "Hunger." O'Neill has also directed theater productions, including "The Full Monty" and "The Rise and Fall of Little Voice."
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Simon Scott
Simon Scott (October 20, 1966 Peterlee-August 8, 2014 Bellevue Hospital Center) was a British musician and painter.
His albums: Rhythm Guitar, Shakers and Tambourines.
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Jason Flemyng
Jason Flemyng (September 25, 1966 Putney-) a.k.a. Dzheyson Fleming, Jason Flemying or Jason Iain Flemyng is a British actor. He has two children, Noah Flemyng and Cassius Flemyng.
Flemyng initially wanted to become a professional footballer but changed his mind after suffering a knee injury. He then pursued acting and graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He made his film debut in the 1994 movie "The Jungle Book" and later gained fame for his roles in movies like "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," and "X-Men: First Class." He has also appeared in various TV shows, including "Black Mirror," "The Missing," and "Jamestown." In addition to acting, Flemyng has also directed and produced short films. He is a supporter of the charity organization British Heart Foundation and a member of the British Independent Film Awards jury.
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