English musicians born in 1970

Here are 44 famous musicians from England were born in 1970:

Dani Behr

Dani Behr (July 9, 1970 London-) a.k.a. Danielle Behr is an English presenter and singer.

She first gained fame in the 1990s as a presenter on the UK music channel The Word, before going on to host shows such as The Big Breakfast, Don't Try This At Home, and Dial-A-Date. Behr was also a contestant on the fourth series of the UK reality show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2004. In addition to her television work, Behr has released several singles and albums, and has performed in musical theatre productions in London's West End. Outside of entertainment, she is also known for her work as an ambassador for several charities, including the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and the Rainbow Trust.

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Paul Allender

Paul Allender (November 17, 1970 Colchester-) is an English guitarist, musician and songwriter.

Genres he performed include Heavy metal, Gothic metal, Black metal, Doom metal, Extreme metal and Symphonic black metal.

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David May

David May (June 24, 1970 Oldham-) also known as david_may is an English football player.

His albums include Life...Touched By God and .

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Jimmy Ray

Jimmy Ray (October 3, 1970 London-) also known as Ray, Jimmy, Gypsy, Gipsy or Graham Drinnan is an English singer.

His albums include Goin' to Vegas, Are You Jimmy Ray?, Jimmy Ray, I Trance You: Remixes, Funk De Fino and Skinnybumblebee. Genres: Pop music, Rock music and Rock and roll.

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Rat

Rat (November 8, 1970-) is an English , .

Rat (real name Simon Le Bon) is an English musician best known as the drummer for the popular new wave band, The Damned. He was born on November 8, 1970, in Kingston upon Thames, London, England. Rat joined The Damned in 1996, following the departure of previous drummer, Pinch. Before joining The Damned, Rat had been a member of other bands including the UK Subs and Citizen Fish. Rat is known for his energetic and dynamic drumming style, which has helped to propel The Damned to continued success. In addition to his work with The Damned, Rat has also played with other bands and artists, including The Selecter and John Cale.

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Todd Sharpville

Todd Sharpville (April 9, 1970 London-) otherwise known as Hon. Roland Philipps is an English guitarist.

His albums: Porchlight. His related genres: Rock music, Blues and Pop music.

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Paul Draper

Paul Draper (September 26, 1970 Liverpool-) also known as Draper, Paul is an English singer and songwriter.

Genres he performed: Indie rock, Alternative rock, Progressive rock and Britpop.

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MJ Hibbett

MJ Hibbett (June 19, 1970-) also known as MJ Hibbert, M.J. Hibbett, Mark Hibbett, M J Hibbett, M.J. Hibbert, Mark J. Hibbett or Hibbett, MJ is an English guitarist.

His albums include The Uber Set, Hibbett's Superstore, The Stores of Not to Be, Coupe Du Monde '98: The Official Fortuna Pop! World Cup EP, Wonderful Wednesday, All Around My House, A Million Ukeleles and The Lost Tape.

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Shane Nicholson

Shane Nicholson (June 3, 1970 Newark-on-Trent-) is an English , .

Genres he performed include Pop music, Indie rock and Rock music.

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Eds Chesters

Eds Chesters (October 24, 1970 Bishop Auckland-) a.k.a. Chesters, Eds is an English drummer, osteopath and musician.

Genres: Pop music and Rock music.

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Tricia Penrose

Tricia Penrose (April 9, 1970 Kirkby-) is an English singer, actor and presenter.

She rose to fame in the 1990s for her acting roles in popular British TV shows, such as "Heartbeat" and "Emmerdale". Penrose has also released music, with her debut single "Where Did Our Love Go" reaching No. 12 in the UK charts in 1996. In addition to acting and music, she has presented numerous TV shows, including "The British Soap Awards" and "Top Ten TV". Penrose has also been involved in various charitable causes, supporting organizations such as Cancer Research UK and the NSPCC.

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Deborah Anderson

Deborah Anderson (December 16, 1970 London-) also known as Deborah Leigh Anderson is an English singer and photographer.

Her most important albums: Lonely Without You.

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Lindy Layton

Lindy Layton (December 7, 1970 London-) also known as Layton, Lindy is an English singer.

Genres related to her: Dance music and Electronic music.

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Mark Gillespie

Mark Gillespie (November 17, 1970 Stockport-) also known as Gillespie, Mark is an English singer.

His albums: Barefoot and naked, Exit, Unplugged, In Your Hands, Real to Reel and Mindless People.

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Betty Boo

Betty Boo (March 6, 1970 Kensington-) also known as Alison Clarkson is an English singer, singer-songwriter, musician, rapper and songwriter.

Her albums: Where Are You Baby?, Let Me Take You There, I'm on My Way, Hangover, Doin' the Do: Best of Betty Boo, Boomania, Grrr! It's Betty Boo, Doin' the Do, Hey DJ, I Can't Dance (To That Music You're Playing) and Take Off. Genres related to her: Dance-pop, Hip hop music and Rap music.

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Howie Payne

Howie Payne (November 5, 1970 Liverpool-) a.k.a. Payne, Howard Eliott or Howard Eliott Payne is an English singer, guitarist and singer-songwriter.

His albums include Bright Light Ballads and Live at the Luminaire. Genres: Alternative rock, Folk music, Rock and roll, Indie rock and Acoustic music.

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Toby Smith

Toby Smith (October 29, 1970 London-) also known as Smith, Toby or Toby Grafftey-Smith is an English record producer, bassist, songwriter and keyboard player.

Genres he performed include Funk, Jazz, Rock music, Alternative rock, Soul music, Contemporary R&B, Acid jazz, Pop music, Dance music, Disco, Jazz-funk, Funk rock, Dance-pop and House music.

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Mathew Priest

Mathew Priest (April 27, 1970 Birmingham-) is an English drummer.

He is best known as the drummer of the popular alternative rock band Dodgy, which he co-founded in 1990. Priest has been an integral part of Dodgy's success, having played on all of their studio albums, including their chart-topping album "Free Peace Sweet." Apart from his work with Dodgy, Priest has also collaborated with several artists and bands such as The Charlatans, The Lightning Seeds, and Asian Dub Foundation. He has also been a regular guest on various radio shows and has hosted his own show on XFM Manchester. In addition to his music career, Priest has also been involved in charity work, particularly in his hometown of Birmingham, where he has supported several local initiatives.

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David Potts

David Potts (July 15, 1970 United Kingdom-) also known as Potts, David is an English singer.

Discography: Coming Up for Air.

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John Simm

John Simm (July 10, 1970 Leeds-) a.k.a. John Ronald Simm is an English actor, songwriter and guitarist. His children are called Ryan Simm and Molly Simm.

Simm's acting career spans over two decades and he is best known for his roles in British television dramas such as Life on Mars, State of Play, and Doctor Who. He has also appeared in several theatre productions, including the lead role in the National Theatre's production of "Everyman" in 2015. In addition to acting, Simm is also a talented musician and has released two albums as a singer-songwriter, "Magic Alex" and "Simmsfizz." He has also collaborated on soundtracks for some of the TV shows he has acted in. Despite his success in the entertainment industry, Simm tries to maintain a low profile and avoid the Hollywood spotlight, preferring to focus on his craft and spending time with his family.

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Mark Jackson

Mark Jackson (May 10, 1970-) also known as Jackson, Mark is an English , .

His related genres: Futurepop, Synthpop, Electro-industrial, Trance music, Electronic body music and Futurepop.

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Ken Owen

Ken Owen (April 23, 1970 Billinge-June 19, 2013) also known as Owen, Ken was an English drummer.

Genres he performed: Heavy metal, Grindcore and Death metal.

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Andy Selway

Andy Selway (September 3, 1970-) a.k.a. Dutch Ovens is an English , .

Andy Selway (September 3, 1970-) also known by his stage name Dutch Ovens is an English drummer, best known for his work with the industrial metal band KMFDM. He was born in London, England, and began playing drums at the young age of 3. Selway has a unique playing style that blends hard-hitting grooves with technical precision, which has made him an in-demand session musician for a variety of artists across different genres. In addition to KMFDM, he has also performed with bands such as Pigface, Chemlab, and PIG. Outside of his music career, Selway is also a skilled chef and has developed a reputation for his delicious homemade meals.

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Mark Richardson

Mark Richardson (May 18, 1970 Leeds-) also known as Richardson, Mark is an English musician, actor and drummer.

Genres he performed: Rock music, Soft rock and Pop music.

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Justine Suissa

Justine Suissa (March 21, 1970-) also known as Suissa, Justine is an English singer.

Genres: Trance music.

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Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney (August 14, 1970 London-) also known as Heaney, Mark is an English musician and drummer.

Genres related to him: Funk, Jazz, Rock music, Pop rock, Experimental music and Progressive metal.

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Babar Luck

Babar Luck (May 18, 1970 Pakistan-) a.k.a. Barbar Luck is an English , .

His albums include Babar Luck and Care in the Community.

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Edgar 'Jones' Jones

Edgar 'Jones' Jones (December 4, 1970 Liverpool-) also known as Edgar \"Jones\" Jones is an English singer, musician, songwriter and singer-songwriter.

His albums: Soothing Music for Stray Cats. Genres: Beat music and Blues rock.

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Richie Hawtin

Richie Hawtin (June 4, 1970 Banbury-) a.k.a. Richie Hawtin (Plastikman), Plastikman (Richie Hawtin), Xenon, Concept 1, F.U.S.E., FUSE, F.U.S.E, UP!, Robotman, Plastikman, ritchie hawtin, Plastik Man, Circuit Breaker, Jack Master, Hawtin, Richie, Forcept 1 or Jackmaster is an English electronic musician and disc jockey.

His albums include Mixmag Live! Volume 20: Richie Hawtin, Call It What You Want!, 005, Minus Orange, Decks, EFX & 909, The Tunnel / Twin Cities, Hypokondriak / Afrika, Krakpot, PK and Minus Yellow. Genres he performed include Techno, Detroit techno, Minimal techno, Ambient music and Electronica.

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Darren Hayman

Darren Hayman (November 30, 1970 Essex-) otherwise known as Hayman, Darren is an English singer-songwriter.

His albums include Table for One, Caravan Songs, Cortinaland, Ukulele Songs from the North Devon Coast, Eastbourne Lights, January Songs, Darren Hayman & the Secondary Modern, Christmas Blues / Blue Christmas, Madrid and The Ship's Piano. Genres he performed: Folk rock, Indie rock and Electronic music.

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Alex Lee

Alex Lee (March 16, 1970 Bristol-) a.k.a. Lee, Alex or Suede is an English musician and film score composer.

Genres: Alternative rock.

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Al Fletcher

Al Fletcher (October 14, 1970-) is an English , .

Al Fletcher (October 14, 1970-) is an English musician, best known as the drummer for the popular British rock band, The Charlatans. Fletcher joined the band in 1991, shortly after the release of their debut album, Some Friendly. Over the years, he has become an integral part of The Charlatans' sound and has played on all of their albums, including the critically acclaimed Tellin' Stories.

Before joining The Charlatans, Fletcher played in several other bands, including The Electric Crayons and Purple Martian. In addition to his work with The Charlatans, he has collaborated with numerous other musicians, including The Prodigy and Tim Burgess. Fletcher is known for his dynamic and energetic drumming style, as well as his creative use of loops and samples.

Outside of music, Fletcher is also an advocate for animal rights and has worked with organizations such as PETA to raise awareness about animal cruelty. He is also involved with various environmental causes and has spoken out about the importance of protecting the planet.

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Pearl Lowe

Pearl Lowe (April 7, 1970 Wimbledon-) also known as Pearl is an English singer, designer and fashion designer. Her children are called Daisy Lowe, Frankie Goffey, Alfie Goffey and Betty Goffey.

Her discography includes: I Wanna Love You.

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Panjabi MC

Panjabi MC (February 14, 1970 Coventry-) also known as Punjabi MC, Panjabi M.C. or Rajinder Rai is an English musician and rapper.

Discography: Steel Bangle, Panjabi MC, Mundian to Bach Ke, Mirza Part Two, Indian Breaks, Dhol Jageero Da, Beware of the Boys (Mundian To Bach Ke), 100 Percent Proof, Legalised and Another Sellout. Genres he performed include Bhangra, Downtempo, Turntablism, Hip hop music, Asian Underground, Electronica, Alternative hip hop and Trip hop.

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Mandy Smith

Mandy Smith (July 17, 1970 England-) a.k.a. Mandy, Amanda Louise Smith or Smith, Mandy is an English singer. She has one child, Max Harrison Mosby.

Her albums include Mandy, The Mandy EP, Boys and Girls and Victim of Pleasure. Genres related to her: Pop music.

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Dave Pybus

Dave Pybus (June 4, 1970 United Kingdom-) a.k.a. Pybus, Dave is an English musician, songwriter and bassist.

Genres he performed include Heavy metal, Gothic metal, Doom metal, Black metal, Death metal and Extreme metal.

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Brendan Hill

Brendan Hill (March 27, 1970 London-) also known as Hill, Brendan, Brendan Colin Charles Hill or Blues Traveler is an English drummer.

Genres related to him: Rock music.

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Jez Williams

Jez Williams (February 18, 1970 Manchester-) also known as Jeremy Francis Williams is an English musician, songwriter and guitarist.

His related genres: Indie rock.

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Andy Williams

Andy Williams (February 18, 1970 Manchester-) also known as Andrew Sebastian Williams is an English musician, songwriter, drummer and singer.

Genres related to him: Indie rock.

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Jimi Goodwin

Jimi Goodwin (May 28, 1970 Manchester-) a.k.a. Goodwin, Jimi is an English musician, songwriter, singer, bassist and guitarist.

His albums include Odludek. Genres he performed include Indie rock.

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Mark Webber

Mark Webber (September 14, 1970 Chesterfield-) also known as Webber, Mark or Mark Andrew Webber is an English guitarist, musician and pianist.

Mark Webber is best known for being the guitarist for the British indie rock band, Pulp. He joined the band in 1994, just in time for their breakthrough album, "Different Class," which included hits such as "Common People" and "Disco 2000." Webber continued to play with Pulp until their hiatus in 2002, and was a part of the band's reunion tour in 2011-2012. In addition to his work with Pulp, Webber has also collaborated with other artists, and has released solo material under the name "Webber." He is known for his distinctive guitar style, which blends elements of punk, electronica, and classic rock.

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Tim 'Love' Lee

Tim 'Love' Lee (January 19, 1970-) a.k.a. Tim Love Lee, Tim 'Elder' Lee, Love Lee, Lee, Tim 'Love', Tim Lee, Tim 'Love' Lee or Timothy Wilfred Charles Lee is an English music artist and musician.

His albums include Confessions of a Selector, Just Call Me 'Lone' Lee, Tim 'Love' Lee's XXX-MAS Selection, Sombre Hombre / Disco Insert, Against Nature, Super Rappin' No. 5, The Bhagwan Love Example, Fully Bearded: 15 Years of Tummy Touch Records in Dub and The Trip: Created by Tim 'Love' Lee.

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EFUA

EFUA (January 23, 1970-) also known as Efua Baker is an English singer.

Her discography includes: Somewhere and Dream Juice.

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Jim Davies

Jim Davies (February 6, 1970 London-) a.k.a. Jimmy "Goose" Davies or Davies, Jim is an English guitarist.

Discography: Electronic Guitar. Genres he performed: Heavy metal, Rock music, Electronica, Breakbeat and Alternative rock.

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