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Alexander Wolfe (musician)
Alexander Wolfe (born 24 December 1981) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. Early life Born Alexander Gordon in Cambridge, he moved to Woolwich in South East London as a child. Upon leaving school he formed his first band, 'Taxi', with Jamie Cullum, after a chance encounter in a guitar shop on London's Denmark Street. The band toured supporting Paul Weller before finally imploding in the summer of 2002 due, partly, to Cullum's pending solo deal with Universal and partly due to musical differences. During this time Alexander's grandmother Betty died. He took her maiden name 'Wolfe' as his own and decided to pursue a solo career. Musical career Alexander released his debut album ''Morning Brings a Flood'' in March 2010, his second album ''Skeletons'' in September 2012, his third ''From The Shallows'' in October 2014 and his most recent full length album ‘Little Death’ in 2020. Since its release in March 2010 ''Morning Brings a Flood'' has garnered significant criti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cambridge
Cambridge ( ) is a List of cities in the United Kingdom, city and non-metropolitan district in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is the county town of Cambridgeshire and is located on the River Cam, north of London. As of the 2021 United Kingdom census, the population of the City of Cambridge was 145,700; the population of the wider built-up area (which extends outside the city council area) was 181,137. (2021 census) There is archaeological evidence of settlement in the area as early as the Bronze Age, and Cambridge became an important trading centre during the Roman Britain, Roman and Viking eras. The first Town charter#Municipal charters, town charters were granted in the 12th century, although modern city status was not officially conferred until 1951. The city is well known as the home of the University of Cambridge, which was founded in 1209 and consistently ranks among the best universities in the world. The buildings of the university include King's College Chap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hudson Taylor (musician)
Hudson Taylor was an Irish folk and Americana duo formed in 2011, who split up in 2022. The lineup consisted of brothers Harry and Alfie Hudson-Taylor, who were signed to Rubyworks Records. History Early career The multi-instrumental siblings began busking on the streets of their hometown of Dublin as well as cities all over Europe. Their self-released debut EP ''Battles'' came out in August 2012 and peaked at #1 on the Irish iTunes chart and at #14 in the UK. Following the success of Battles, the duo unveiled a second EP, ''Cinematic Lifestyle'' released in December 2012 and its subsequent release ''Osea'', in October 2013. The duo supported Jake Bugg on his UK tours in March 2013 and again in the Autumn of 2014. They also played to one of their biggest crowds to date supporting The Rolling Stones in Hyde Park in 2013. ''Singing for Strangers'' Hudson Taylor's debut album ''Singing for Strangers'' (a reference to the duo's earlier busking days) was released on major label ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musicians From Cambridge
A musician is someone who composes, conducts, or performs music. According to the United States Employment Service, "musician" is a general term used to designate a person who follows music as a profession. Musicians include songwriters, who write both music and lyrics for songs; conductors, who direct a musical performance; and performers, who perform for an audience. A music performer is generally either a singer (also known as a vocalist), who provides vocals, or an instrumentalist, who plays a musical instrument. Musicians may perform on their own or as part of a group, band or orchestra. Musicians can specialize in a musical genre, though many play a variety of different styles and blend or cross said genres, a musician's musical output depending on a variety of technical and other background influences including their culture, skillset, life experience, education, and creative preferences. A musician who records and releases music is often referred to as a recordin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Male Singer-songwriters
English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish term for non-Amish, regardless of ethnicity * English studies, the study of English language and literature Media * ''English'' (2013 film), a Malayalam-language film * ''English'' (novel), a Chinese book by Wang Gang ** ''English'' (2018 film), a Chinese adaptation * ''The English'' (TV series), a 2022 Western-genre miniseries * ''English'' (play), a 2022 play by Sanaz Toossi People and fictional characters * English (surname), a list of people and fictional characters * English Fisher (1928–2011), American boxing coach * English Gardner (born 1992), American track and field sprinter * English McConnell (1882–1928), Irish footballer * Aiden English, a ring name of Matthew Rehwoldt (born 1987), American former professional wrestle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1981 Births
Events January * January 1 ** Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. ** Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 6 – A funeral service is held in West Germany for Nazi Grand Admiral Karl Doenitz following his death on December 24. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An earthquake of magnitude in Sichuan, China, kil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AllMusic
AllMusic (previously known as All-Music Guide and AMG) is an American online database, online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on Musical artist, musicians and Musical ensemble, bands. Initiated in 1991, the database was first made available on the Internet in 1994. AllMusic is owned by RhythmOne. History AllMusic was launched as ''All-Music Guide'' by Michael Erlewine, a "compulsive archivist, noted astrologer, Buddhist scholar, and musician". He became interested in using computers for his astrological work in the mid-1970s and founded a software company, Matrix, in 1977. In the early 1990s, as compact discs (CDs) replaced LP record, LPs and cassette (format), cassettes as the dominant format for recorded music, Erlewine purchased what he thought was a CD of early recordings by Little Richard. After buying it, he discovered it was a "flaccid latter-day rehash". Frustrated with the labeling, he res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flack (TV Series)
''Flack'' is a British comedy drama television series, comprising two seasons of six episodes each, in 2019 and 2020. Premise Robyn (Paquin), an American PR executive living in London, must figure out how to make the best of bad situations and somehow manage to get out unscathed, clearing up the monumental messes caused by her hapless and selfish clients. Although she is utterly in command of her job, her personal life is spinning out of control. Cast Main *Anna Paquin as Robyn, an American publicist living and working in London. *Sophie Okonedo as Caroline, Head of Mills Paulson * Genevieve Angelson as Ruth, Robyn's sister. * Lydia Wilson as Eve, Robyn's best friend and colleague at Mills Paulson. * Rebecca Benson as Melody, an intern at Mills Paulson. * Arinze Kene as Sam, a nurse and Robyn's boyfriend. *Marc Warren as Tom, a ballet dancer. * Rufus Jones as Mark, Ruth's husband. *Andrew Leung as Craig, an IT worker at Mills Paulson Guest *Bradley Whitford as Calvin Cooper, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Children's Trust
The Children's Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with brain injury. The Children's Trust is a UK registered charity, number 288018. The Children's Trust runs a range of specialist care, education and therapy services for children and young people from across the UK, including the UK's largest rehabilitation centre for children with acquired brain injury (ABI) and is based at Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Surrey within the M25 motorway. The Children's Trust's celebrity Ambassadors are David Walliams, Richard Hammond, Phil Tufnell, Joely Richardson, Adam Hills, Jenni Falconer, Amanda Burton, Elaine Paige, Holly Valance, Sophia Warner and Nicholas Owen. The Children's Trust launched an online support centre in 2012 for families of children affected by acquired brain injury. This website offers practical advice and information about a condition that is often misunderstood. There is also an online forum giving families the opportunity to share their stories and e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fun Lovin' Criminals
Fun Lovin' Criminals are an American rap rock band from New York City. They are best known for their hit "Scooby Snacks (song), Scooby Snacks", which features samples from films by Quentin Tarantino, and the song "Love Unlimited", which references Barry White's Love Unlimited, backing vocal group. Their songs often focus on life in New York City, as well as Urban culture, urban life in general. Their lyrics can be gritty or existentialist in nature, touching on topics such as organized crime and urban violence, but they are just as often humorous or satirical. The band gained a large following internationally, particularly in Northwest Europe, around the release of their first two albums in the late 1990s. History Formation and first albums: 1993–1999 The band was formed in 1993 by Huey Morgan, Brian Leiser, Brian "Fast" Leiser, and Steve Borgovini after Leiser, who was already friends with Borgovini, met Morgan at the club where they both worked. They began playing togethe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huey Morgan
Hugh Thomas Diaz Morgan (born 7 August 1968) is an American musician best known as the former frontman of rock/hip hop band Fun Lovin' Criminals. Morgan performs both vocals and guitar and combines rock, hip hop, jazz, reggae, and funk influences in his music. He is also a presenter for BBC Radio and has made film and TV appearances. Early life Morgan is an American, born to Puerto Rican-American and Irish-American parents. In his youth, he committed petty crimes and dealt cocaine, and he was arrested while driving a stolen car. He had a choice between going to jail or joining the Marines. He decided on the latter and has the Marines motto, Semper Fidelis, tattooed on his right arm. After being honourably discharged from the Marines he started DJ'ing in New York City clubs. He met Brian "Fast" Leiser at the Limelight where they played at a birthday party and got scouted for EMI. Music career In 1993, Morgan formed Fun Lovin' Criminals with Leiser and Steve Borgovini. During Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabrielle Aplin
Gabrielle Ann Aplin (born 10 October 1992) is an English singer-songwriter. After amassing a following for her acoustic music covers on YouTube, Aplin signed a recording deal with Parlophone in February 2012. She rose to prominence the following November when she was selected to record the soundtrack for a John Lewis television commercial with a cover of Frankie Goes to Hollywood's " The Power of Love", which went on to top the UK Singles Chart. Her debut album, '' English Rain'', was released in May 2013 to positive reviews. It debuted at number two on the UK Album Chart and led to more singles: "Please Don't Say You Love Me", " Panic Cord", "Home" and "Salvation". ''English Rain'' has since been certified Gold in the UK, selling over 100,000 copies. Aplin's second album, '' Light Up the Dark'', was released in September 2015, followed by the release of her third album, '' Dear Happy'', in January 2020. She has also released multiple extended plays throughout her career. Her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
