Solo artists - Your favourite british solo artist?
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:31 pmRichard Ashcroft born in 1971 in Greater Manchester was the front man of the band The Verve. The Verve have the infamous song "Bitter Sweet Symphony" and Northern Soul which he dedicated to his friend Noel Gallagher, Ashcroft is also idolised by Coldplay's Chris Martin who referred to Ashcroft as the "the best singer in the world" at Live 8 last year. He released his third solo album "Keys to the World" in January this year and it reached #2 in the UK Charts.
Paul Weller born in 1958 was the creator and leader behind two very successful bands; The Jam and The Style Council. In the UK, Weller is seen as something of a national institution, because so much of his song writing is based on British culture. He has also become principle figure of the Mod revival (although he reluctantly is). Weller's lyric genius in his Solo career and in his band career with The Jam provided much influence over the 'Brit Pop' scene with Oasis and Blur being heavily influenced by Weller's work both on his own and with the Jam. He has such hits as "The Changingman" amongst others.
Graham Coxon born in 1961 is a singer- song writer, best known as the guitarist from Blur. Coxon is an accomplished musician who can play many instruments; he also plays many of the instruments used in his music rather like McCartney and Beck. He has received lots of praise from fellow peers who hold Coxon's musical ability in the highest regard; Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood is most notable for his praise for Coxon's genius. Coxon has had six solo albums, which include Happiness in magazines and his newer album Love travels at Illegal speeds.
Morrissey, born in 1959 is a singer and songwriter from Greater Manchester. He rose to fame in the 1980's with the heavily accomplished band The Smiths, who are regarded by many of today's artists as being very influential to their music. Morrissey's musical partnership with former friend and band member Johnny Marr are considered by many as the best British song writing partnership to date, beating that of Lennon and McCartney. Morrissey has caused lots of controversy over the years with highly perverse comments. He has been branded by many musicians (notably Oasis) as being arguably the best lyricist of his generation and of anyone else ever to write and compose music. Morrissey's solo hits include the well known "Last of the Famous International Playboys" and such hits as "Irish Blood, English Heart", "You have Killed me" and others.
Ian Brown born in 1963 is the former front man of The Stone Roses. Ian Brown has released four albums since the Stone Roses split in 1996. These include the accomplished Unfinished; Monkey Business and the 2004 album Music of the Spheres. Brown is known to launch attacks on artists who he does not like most notably Elton John and Mick Jagger.
John Lennon born in 1940 and died in 1980 was in the legendary band The Beatles. Lennon formed with McCartney the Lennon and McCartney song writing partnership of the 1960's. Lennon's lyrics were often full of pain and a lot of hope. His melodies were at times beautiful and at other times it was dark. His lyrics referred to his unease with fame, current affairs and personal experiences. Lennon wrote a few songs which have become iconic songs of their age "Imagine" and "Give peace a chance".
Who is your favourite British Solo Artist?
Paul Weller born in 1958 was the creator and leader behind two very successful bands; The Jam and The Style Council. In the UK, Weller is seen as something of a national institution, because so much of his song writing is based on British culture. He has also become principle figure of the Mod revival (although he reluctantly is). Weller's lyric genius in his Solo career and in his band career with The Jam provided much influence over the 'Brit Pop' scene with Oasis and Blur being heavily influenced by Weller's work both on his own and with the Jam. He has such hits as "The Changingman" amongst others.
Graham Coxon born in 1961 is a singer- song writer, best known as the guitarist from Blur. Coxon is an accomplished musician who can play many instruments; he also plays many of the instruments used in his music rather like McCartney and Beck. He has received lots of praise from fellow peers who hold Coxon's musical ability in the highest regard; Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood is most notable for his praise for Coxon's genius. Coxon has had six solo albums, which include Happiness in magazines and his newer album Love travels at Illegal speeds.
Morrissey, born in 1959 is a singer and songwriter from Greater Manchester. He rose to fame in the 1980's with the heavily accomplished band The Smiths, who are regarded by many of today's artists as being very influential to their music. Morrissey's musical partnership with former friend and band member Johnny Marr are considered by many as the best British song writing partnership to date, beating that of Lennon and McCartney. Morrissey has caused lots of controversy over the years with highly perverse comments. He has been branded by many musicians (notably Oasis) as being arguably the best lyricist of his generation and of anyone else ever to write and compose music. Morrissey's solo hits include the well known "Last of the Famous International Playboys" and such hits as "Irish Blood, English Heart", "You have Killed me" and others.
Ian Brown born in 1963 is the former front man of The Stone Roses. Ian Brown has released four albums since the Stone Roses split in 1996. These include the accomplished Unfinished; Monkey Business and the 2004 album Music of the Spheres. Brown is known to launch attacks on artists who he does not like most notably Elton John and Mick Jagger.
John Lennon born in 1940 and died in 1980 was in the legendary band The Beatles. Lennon formed with McCartney the Lennon and McCartney song writing partnership of the 1960's. Lennon's lyrics were often full of pain and a lot of hope. His melodies were at times beautiful and at other times it was dark. His lyrics referred to his unease with fame, current affairs and personal experiences. Lennon wrote a few songs which have become iconic songs of their age "Imagine" and "Give peace a chance".
Who is your favourite British Solo Artist?
