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The fact that language is widely spoken across the world, the style of rendition has also made English songs extremely popular all across the globe. Although the United States has produced many talented singers, the talent of singers from Britain is worth a mention. Amongst the winners of laurels like the ‘Grammy’ in the past, many have belonged to Britain alone. Singers of English descent have proved their mettle through their rendition of songs belonging to different genres such as Blues, Rock and Jazz. Two of the most respected singers belonging to Britain are John Lennon, member of the famous band ‘The Beatles’ and Eric Clapton. While John Lennon created sensation with his songs such as ‘Working Class Hero’ and ‘Give Peace a chance’, Clapton’s songs like ‘Wonderful Tonight’ are considered to be one of the world’s best pieces of music. Today, the nation has been encouraging many aspiring singers through reality TV shows such as ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. This is a collection of biographies of famous singers hailing from Britain. Read on and learn everything about their timelines, life stories, and interesting trivia & facts related to their lives.
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Famous As: Co-founder of 'The Beatles'
Soul and jazz singer Amy Winehouse is best remembered for her tracks Stronger Than Me and Rehab . She was the first British female to win five Grammys . Following her death due to alcohol poisoning at age 27, her album Back to Black became U.K.’s best-selling album of the 21st century.
Rapper and grime artist Stormzy gained fame with his freestyles as "Wicked Skengman." He is known for his chartbusting tracks Shut Up and Vossi Bop , the latter being his first number-one track in the U.K. His debut album became the first grime album to top the UK Albums Chart .
The supremely gifted English singer, songwriter, pianist and composer, Elton John has entertained music lovers globally since the 1970s. His phenomenal talent make him one of the best-selling music artists in the world. Not to forget his tribute to Princess Diana, Candle in the Wind 1997, which till date is one of the best-selling singles in the UK and the US.
British-born Sri Lankan rapper Mathangi Arulpragasam, better known as M.I.A., soared to fame with her Billboard Hot 100 -charting track Paper Planes . She became the first person of South Asian origin to be nominated for a Grammy and an Oscar in the same year. She has earned an MBE, too.
Famous As: Singer, Businesswoman, Model, Fashion Designer
Ellie Goulding has created chart-topping tracks such as Your Song and Lights . In 2010, she earned the BBC Sound o f 2010 poll and the Brit Awards Critics' Choice Award , becoming the second artist to win both honors in the same year. She works with charities such as Children in Need .
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher later also led the band Beady Eye , before launching a solo career. Both his solo albums have topped the U.K. charts. The rock icon has been heavily influenced by John Lennon’s singing style. He loves dressing in parkas and is known for his outspokenness.
Pink Floyd co-founder and frontman Syd Barrett was known for his contribution to psychedelic rock and experiments with studio effects such as echo and distortion. He was removed from the band due to his drug addiction, following which he began a solo career. His final years were spent in privacy.
Seven-time Grammy -winning music producer and DJ Mark Ronson shot to fame with Amy Winehouse’s album Back to Black and single Rehab , and his own single Uptown Funk , featuring Bruno Mars. He won both the Grammy and the Golden Globe for co-writing Shallow . He supports disadvantaged children and budding artists.
Roger Taylor soared to fame as the drummer of the iconic rock band Queen . A Planet Rock poll named him the eighth-greatest classic rock drummer. Taylor also became known for his falsetto vocal range and co-wrote hits such as Innuendo and Under Pressure . He also appeared on Pop Quiz .
Morrissey, frontman of the 1980s’ rock band The Smiths , is known for his anti-establishment lyrics and themes such as isolation. He has dabbled in music journalism and has had a successful solo career, too. A cultural icon, he is an animal rights activist and has a huge gay fan base.
Famous As: Composer, Singer-songwriter, Guitarist, Screenwriter, Singer, Pianist, Record producer
Famous As: Singer, Musician, Songwriter
Robin Gibb was part of the Bee Gees , an iconic pop/rock/disco band of the 1960s and the 1970s and makers of hits such as Stayin' Alive . Robin, a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and a CBE -awardee, also had a successful solo career and was the president of the Heritage Foundation .
Famous As: Singer, Singer-songwriter
Susan Boyle shot to fame with her rendition of I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misérables in an audition for Britain's Got Talent . Her first album, I Dreamed a Dream , was the best-selling debut album in U.K. history. She has also performed at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Pageant .
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At fourteen, singer Dua Lipa began her career by posting covers of famous songs on YouTube. She soon signed a contract with Warner Music Group and shot into fame with the release of her eponymous chart topping debut album. Since then, she has released her critically acclaimed second album, bagged two Grammys and created history at 2018 BRIT Awards.
Ed Sheeran is one of the most popular English singer-songwriters of the current generation. His songs Castle on the Hill and Shape of You from his third studio album broke records in several countries. He is one of the best-selling music artists in the world, having sold over 150 million records worldwide.
Louis Tomlinson is best known for his association with the popular boy band One Direction . A multi-talented personality, he is also known for his acting and footballing skills; while he started his career as an actor, he was later signed by the Doncaster Rovers Football Club . He is regarded as one of the most influential people in the UK.
With a career that began on the stage of The X Factor to being named Billboard’s Artist of the Year in 2014, Harry Styles is a name to be reckoned with in the music industry. He is a member of the internationally successful pop band, One Direction, and is known for his flamboyance and versatility.
Adele is one of the most successful female music artists from England. She is one of the best-selling music artists in the world, having sold over 120 million records. The recipient of numerous awards, Adele also holds several Guinness World Records . In 2012 and 2016, she was named in Time magazine's list of most influential people in the world .
An influential rapper, 21 Savage's Guns Down, Paintballs Up movement, which he reportedly started to reduce gun violence, gave rise to many incidents involving paintball guns. Also a philanthropist, Savage created the 21 Savage Bank Account Campaign to help kids learn how to make and save money. In 2018, he donated $10,000 to fund an anti-bullying campaign in school.
John Lennon was part of the hugely successful and popular music band, Beatles . It became the first British band to break out big in the US. However, they eventually broke up. Subsequently, Lennon went solo, with 1971 album, Imagine , being his most successful and acclaimed post-Beatles efforts. Sadly he was shot dead by a deranged fan in New York.
English singer-songwriter and musician, Paul McCartney, is one of the most successful composers and performers of all time. He gained worldwide fame as co-lead vocalist and bassist for the rock band, the Beatles . He also enjoyed a successful solo career. Besides music, he has been actively involved in humanitarian causes and animal rights issues.
English singer-songwriter and actor David Bowie is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Dubbed "The Greatest Rock Star Ever" by Rolling Stone magazine, he rose to international prominence in the 1970s with his innovative style of music. Deeply dedicated to his profession, he remained musically active until his death in 2016.
George Michael is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He rose to fame as a member of the music duo Wham and later went solo. His first solo single Careless Whisper reached number one in over 20 countries. He came out as gay in 1998. He was often in news for his personal life and legal troubles.
Legendary singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the British rock band, Queen, Frederick Bulsara adopted the name Freddie Mercury which aptly suits his on-stage vibrant and exuberant persona. A four-octave vocal range musician, Mercury owned every stage he set foot on as much with his vivid performance as with his superhuman voice modulation.
Cass Elliot was a popular American singer and actress. As part of the famous folk-rock vocal group The Mamas and the Papas , Cass Elliot played an important role in influencing the counterculture of the 1960s and its music scene. She had a great impact on the American entertainment industry of the 1960s.
The lead vocalist of the hard rock band, Black Sabbath , Ozzy Osbourne is an iconic hard rock star. His successful stint with the band was followed by an equally successful solo career with albums like No More Tears . However, the Godfather of Metal has also attracted media glare owing to his alcohol and drug abuse issues and crazy public behaviour.
Gaining fame as the lead guitarist of the rock band, the Beatles , English musician, George Harrison, helped broaden the scope of popular music in the Western world. He was also successful as a solo performer and released many best-selling albums. He was named in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time
A distinguished films, television and Broadway actress, Julie Andrews is best known for her performances in films like Mary Poppins , The Sound of Music , Thoroughly Modern Millie and Victor/Victoria . She has also done voiceovers for animation movie like Despicable Me and Enchanted . The legendary actress has also released multiple albums and authored numerous children’s books as well as her autobiography.
Liam Payne is a popular English singer-songwriter who is part of the world-renowned boy band One Direction . Also a well-known philanthropist, Liam Payne has supported Comic Relief and Unicef . In 2020, he helped raise over $10 million for charitable organizations fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to his charity work, he serves as an inspiration to many youngsters across the world.
Phil Collins is best known for his work with the popular rock band Genesis . Having sold more than 150 million copies worldwide, he is one of the best-selling music artists in the world. Phil is one of three recording artists who have sold more than 100 million records both as principal members of a band and as solo artists.
Chris Martin is the lead singer of the rock band, Coldplay, which he has co-founded. The band gained fame after they released the song Yellow in 2000. They have sold over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the world's best-selling music artists. Martin has also worked in solo collaborations with other artists and written songs for various projects.
Mel B is an English television personality and singer-songwriter. She gained international recognition as part of the popular pop girl group Spice Girls , which has sold more than 85 million records. Over the years, Mel B has been an important TV personality, appearing in several reality series as a participant as well as a judge.
Seal is a British singer and songwriter. He has received several prestigious awards over the course of his career. Also known for his charity work, Seal has performed at several charity events in an attempt to help non-profit organizations, such as the Make It Right Foundation .
An internationally recognized fashion designer and style icon, Victoria Beckham is widely regarded as one of the most powerful women in the UK . She was appointed an OBE for services to the fashion industry in the 2017 New Year Honours . Also a popular singer, she was part of the best-selling female group of all time, Spice Girls .
Christopher Lee was one of the most respected actors of his generation. Such was his impact on the British and American film industries that David Cameron described him as a titan of the golden age of cinema following his death in 2015. Famous for his deep, strong voice, Christopher Lee was also a popular singer who worked with several metal bands.
Tom Jones is a Welsh singer who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. His life and work inspired the 2016 musical, Tom: A Story of Tom Jones . In 2005, for his services to music, Tom Jones was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
Robbie Williams is one of the most popular and successful English singer-songwriters of his generation. Having sold 75 million records, Williams is one of the best-selling music artists ever. His lasting impact on British culture earned him the 2017 Brits Icon Award . Also a well-known philanthropist, Williams has established a charity organization called Give It Sum in his home town.
Gavin Rossdale is a British singer-songwriter. He is credited with co-founding the popular rock band Bush . In 2013, he was honored with the Ivor Novello Award for his contribution to music. Although he identifies himself as heterosexual, Gavin Rossdale admitted to having a liaison with Marilyn and called it experimentation and part of growing up.
British singer, Cat Stevens, has released more than 15 studio albums and has churned out many hit songs. He converted to Islam in 1977 and adopted the name Yusuf Islam. He was slammed for reportedly backing the death fatwa on author Salman Rushdie. He has also been accused of allegedly having ties with terrorist organisations, a charge he has vehemently denied.
Stefflon Don is a singer-songwriter and rapper. Don's journey from working as a hairdresser and cake decorator to becoming a popular musician has been quite inspiring. In 2018, she was featured on the cover page of the final print edition of NME . Also a philanthropist, Don helped rapper Shocka by providing him money for his mother's cancer treatment in Nigeria.
Geri Halliwell is a British singer-songwriter who achieved international fame as part of the popular girl group, The Spice Girls , which has sold more than 85 million records worldwide. Also a well-known philanthropist, Geri Halliwell has worked closely with the United Nations Population Fund , becoming its goodwill ambassador in 1998. She is widely regarded as a girl power icon.
Brian Johnson is an English singer and songwriter. Johnson is credited with founding the popular rock band Geordie . Famous for his strong North East England accent and distinctive singing voice, he also played a major role in the success of the band AC/DC over the course of his career. Apart from music, Johnson supports the Yorkshire Dementia Charity .
English singer, Ella Mai, was one of the contestants on the TV show, The X Factor, in which she auditioned as part of a trio. Even though she didn’t last long on the show, she went ahead to create her own music and became a sensation following the release of her eponymous album that topped the US R&B chart.
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