English musicians born in 1954
Here are 26 famous musicians from England were born in 1954:
Joe Jackson
Joe Jackson (August 11, 1954 Burton-upon-Trent-) a.k.a. Jackson, Joe, David Ian Jackson or The New Joe Jackson Band is an English singer, author, musician and songwriter.
Discography: Look Sharp!, I'm the Man, Jumpin' Jive, Night and Day, Mike's Murder, Body and Soul, Big World, Will Power, Tucker: The Man and His Dream and Blaze of Glory. Genres: New Wave, Pop music, Jazz, Power pop, Classical music, Punk rock, Ska, Sophisti-pop and Smooth jazz.
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Chris Difford
Chris Difford (November 4, 1954 Greenwich-) also known as Christopher Henry Difford or Difford, Chris is an English singer, musician, record producer and songwriter.
His albums include I Didn't Get Where I Am, South East Side Story and The Last Temptation of Chris.
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Edward Ka-Spel
Edward Ka-Spel (January 23, 1954 England-) also known as Edward Ka Spel, Edward Kaspel or Ka-Spel, Edward is an English singer and singer-songwriter.
His albums: Dance China Doll, Laugh China Doll, AaΔzhyd China Doll, Chyekk, China Doll, Khataclimici China Doll, Tanith and the Lion Tree, Lyvv China Doll, Down in the City of Heartbreak and Needles, The Scriptures of Illumina and Down in the City of Heartbreak and Needles, Volume 2. Genres: Neofolk, Industrial music, Psychedelic music, Experimental music and Psychedelia.
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Pete Thomas
Pete Thomas (August 9, 1954 Sheffield-) also known as Thomas, Pete, Elvis Costello & The Attractions or the House Band is an English drummer and musician. He has one child, Tennessee Thomas.
Genres he performed include Pop punk.
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Deena Payne
Deena Payne (August 29, 1954 Orpington-) also known as Diane Margaret Payne is an English singer and actor.
Deena Payne is best known for her role as Viv Hope in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, which she played from 1993 to 2011. Before Emmerdale, she appeared in various television shows, including Minder and Boon, and played the role of Beryl in the film Rita, Sue and Bob Too. Payne has also appeared on stage, performing in productions of Billy Liar, Up and Under, and The Vagina Monologues. In addition to her acting work, she has released an album of her own original songs titled "Cover Stories". Payne is also a patron of various organizations, including the Alzheimer's Society and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
She began her career in entertainment by joining a band called Black Velvet, with which she toured and recorded. She also worked as a backing vocalist for artists such as Phil Collins and Johnny Nash. Payne's role as Viv Hope on Emmerdale was highly popular, and she was nominated for various awards for her performance. In 2002, she was awarded the Best Exit at the Inside Soap Awards, following her character's death on the show. Payne is also a trained drama teacher and has taught at various performing arts schools in the UK. She is married to writer and producer Steve Grant and has two children. In recent years, Payne has been involved in various charitable projects and continues to perform both on stage and on screen.
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Dee D. Jackson
Dee D. Jackson (July 15, 1954 Oxford-) a.k.a. Jackson, Dee D is an English singer.
Discography: Thunder and Lightning, Il meglio, Cosmic Curves and Automatic Lover. Genres: Pop music, Italo disco and Space disco.
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Nick Webb
Nick Webb (December 1, 1954 England-February 5, 1998) also known as Webb, Nick or Nicholas Webb was an English , .
Genres: Jazz.
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Simon James
Simon James (March 13, 1954 York-) is an English , .
Simon James is an English children's author and illustrator. He studied graphic design at the Norwich School of Art before becoming a full-time author and illustrator. His debut book, Sally and the Limpet, was published in 1987 and since then he has gone on to create more than twenty picture books for children. James is known for his unique and quirky illustration style, which often incorporates collage and mixed media. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Smarties Book Prize and the Sheffield Children's Book Award. In addition to his work as an author and illustrator, James is also a visiting lecturer at several universities and art schools.
He has given talks and workshops on children's book illustration all over the world, including in China, Brazil, and Australia. Some of his most well-known books include Dear Greenpeace, Leon and Bob, and Rex. His book, Baby Brains, has been translated into over 20 languages and has sold more than one million copies worldwide. James' books are popular among children and parents alike, and are known for their imaginative storylines and charming illustrations. When he's not writing or illustrating, James enjoys long walks in the countryside and playing guitar in his band.
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Tom Bailey
Tom Bailey (January 18, 1954 Halifax-) a.k.a. Bailey, Tom or Thomas Alexander Bailey is an English singer and singer-songwriter.
Genres he performed: Dance music, Synthpop, Pop music, New Wave, Rock music, Worldbeat, Electronica and Dub.
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Eric Goulden
Eric Goulden (May 18, 1954 Newhaven-) also known as Goulden, Eric is an English singer and singer-songwriter.
Discography: Big Smash, Greatest Stiffs, The Donovan of Trash, Bungalow Hi, Le Beat Group Electrique, The Wonderful World of Wreckless Eric, Wreckless Eric Presents The Len Bright Combo, Whole Wide World, The Whole Wide World and Wreckless Eric. Genres he performed: Rock music, New Wave, Punk rock and Rock and roll.
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Tina Charles
Tina Charles (March 10, 1954 Whitechapel-) also known as Tina Hoskins or Charles, Tina is an English singer.
Discography: Best Of, The Best of, World of Emotion, I Love To Love (Plus), Originals, I Love to Love - The Best of..., Dr Love (New version), I Love to Love, I Love To Love and Dance Little Lady Dance / You Set My Heart on Fire. Genres related to her: Pop music and Disco.
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Jimmy Nail
Jimmy Nail (March 16, 1954 Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne-) a.k.a. James Michael Aloysius Bradford, James Bradford, Nail, Jimmy or James Bradford "Jimmy" Nail is an English actor, singer-songwriter, guitarist, musician, television producer, screenwriter, film score composer, composer and film producer. He has two children, Thomas Bradford-Jones and Frederick Jones.
His discography includes: Ain't No Doubt, Ten Great Songs and an OK Voice, Big River, Crocodile Shoes II, Crocodile Shoes, Running Man, Tadpoles in a Jar, Take It or Leave It, The Nail File: The Best of Jimmy Nail and Crocodile Shoes. Genres he performed: Classic rock, Country, Rock music, Soul music, Pop rock and Rock and roll.
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Claire Hamill
Claire Hamill (August 4, 1954 Port Clarence-) also known as Hamill, Claire is an English singer.
Her most well known albums: Love in the Afternoon, One House Left Standing, Stage Door Johnnies, Touchpaper, Voices, October, Stage Door Johnnies, Abracadabra, When I Was a Child and Geronimo's Cadillac. Genres she performed include Jazz fusion, Progressive rock, Folk rock and Dream pop.
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Colin Newman
Colin Newman (September 16, 1954 Salisbury-) a.k.a. Newman, Colin is an English singer.
His albums include A-Z, Bastard, CN1, Commercial Suicide, It Seems, Provisionally Entitled The Singing Fish / Not To, Not To, Provisionally Entitled The Singing Fish and We Means We Starts / Not To. Genres he performed include Post-punk, Alternative rock, Punk rock, Experimental rock, Electronic music, Techno, Post-rock and Art punk.
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John Parr
John Parr (November 18, 1954 Worksop-) also known as Parr, John or Jon Parr is an English singer.
His albums: Man With a Vision, Running the Endless Mile, John Parr, Under Parr, Letter to America, New Horizon, St Elmo's Fire, Rock 'n' Roll Mercenaries, Always on My Mind / Take Me Home and Man in Motion. Genres: Rock music and Pop music.
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Adam Ant
Adam Ant (November 3, 1954 Marylebone-) also known as Stuart Leslie Goddard or Stuart Goddard is an English singer, actor and musician. His child is called Lily Goddard.
His albums include Vive Le Rock, The Essential Adam Ant, Super Hits, Strip, Pop & Wave präsentiert: Adam Ant, Live, Goody Two Shoes, Antmusic: The Very Best of Adam Ant, Antics in the Forbidden Zone and Hits. His related genres: Post-punk, Alternative rock, New Romanticism, New Wave, Punk rock, Pop music, Glam punk and Power pop.
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Captain Sensible
Captain Sensible (April 24, 1954 London-) also known as Ray Burns or Raymond Burns is an English singer, songwriter and musician.
His most well known albums: Glad It's All Over / Damned on 45, Wot / Happy Talk, Women and Captains First, The Universe Of Geoffrey Brown, The Collection, Sensible Lifestyles, Meathead, Mad Cows & Englishmen, Happy Talk and The Masters. Genres he performed: Punk rock, Pop music, New Wave, Rock music, Alternative rock and Indie pop.
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Viv Albertine
Viv Albertine (December 1, 1954 Sydney-) otherwise known as Vivianne Albertine, Albertine, Viv, Albertine, Vivianne or Viviane Katrina Louise Albertine is an English guitarist, songwriter, television producer, musician and television director.
Her albums include Flesh and The Vermilion Border. Genres she performed: New Wave, Punk rock and Post-punk.
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Cheryl Baker
Cheryl Baker (March 8, 1954 Bethnal Green-) also known as Rita Maria Crudgington, Baker, Cheryl, Co-Co, Bucks Fizz |, The Original Bucks Fizz or Rita Crudgington is an English presenter and singer.
Her related genres: Pop music.
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Phil Taylor
Phil Taylor (September 21, 1954 Hasland-) also known as Philthy Taylor, Philthy Animal Taylor, "Philthy Animal" Taylor or Taylor, Phil is an English drummer.
Genres he performed: Heavy metal, Speed metal and Hard rock.
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Thunderstick
Thunderstick (December 7, 1954 England-) otherwise known as Barry Graham or Barry Graham Purkis is an English drummer, songwriter and musician.
Genres he performed include Heavy metal.
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Bobby Valentino
Bobby Valentino (June 22, 1954 Jackson-) also known as Valentino, Bobby is an English , .
His albums: You're Telling Me, Pat-a-Cake, Pat-a-Cake, This Is Murder and You're in the groove jackson. Genres related to him: Country, Jazz, Pop music and Rock music.
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Kim Goody
Kim Goody (February 19, 1954 London-) is an English actor.
Kim Goody initially gained renown in the UK after her breakout role on the TV series "Brookside" in the 1980s. She has since gone on to appear in a number of other popular television shows, including "Emmerdale", "EastEnders", and "Coronation Street". In addition to her work on the small screen, Goody has also enjoyed a successful stage career, appearing in productions of "The Rocky Horror Show", "Chicago", and "Cabaret" among others. Despite suffering from a serious illness in recent years, she has continued to act, with recent appearances on "Doctors" and "Casualty".
Kim Goody was born and raised in London, England. She was educated at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London before embarking on her acting career. After her successful start on "Brookside", she became a familiar face on UK television, winning critical acclaim for her performances in both dramas and comedies.
In addition to her acting career, Goody has also been involved in charity work. She has been an active supporter of various cancer charities and a patron of the Orchid Cancer Appeal. She has also been an advocate for organ donation, having received a liver transplant in 2004.
Goody has been recognised for her contributions to the arts with several awards and nominations. In 2008, she was honoured with the MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for her services to drama.
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James Fearnley
James Fearnley (October 9, 1954 Worsley-) a.k.a. Fearnley, James or The Pogues is an English musician, actor and film score composer.
Genres he performed include Celtic rock, Celtic punk, Folk rock and Folk punk.
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Clive Langer
Clive Langer (June 19, 1954 Hampstead-) also known as Langer, Clive is an English record producer and songwriter.
Genres he performed include Pop music, Rock music and New Wave.
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Raphael Ravenscroft
Raphael Ravenscroft (September 1, 1954 Dumfries-October 19, 2014) a.k.a. Ravenscroft, Raphael, Raf Ravenscroft or Raphael Revenscroft was an English composer and musician.
His albums: Lifeline. Genres he performed include Jazz.
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