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James Skelly
English musician (born 1980) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Alexander Skelly (born 16 August 1980) is an English musician who is the frontman of The Coral. He embarked on a solo career when the band went on indefinite hiatus in 2012. The band regrouped in 2015. Skelly is the cousin of fellow musician Miles Kane.[1]
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Birth name | James Alexander Skelly |
Born | (1980-08-16) 16 August 1980 (age 43) Birkenhead, Merseyside, England |
Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock |
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Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | Skeleton Key |
Website | jamesskellyandtheintenders |
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Skelly released his debut solo album, Love Undercover, in June 2013 on Skeleton Key Records, a label he co-founded with Neville Skelly and brother Ian.[2][3] Skelly was backed by The Intenders, made up of Ian Skelly, Paul Duffy, Nick Power, and former members of Tramp Attack and The Sundowners.[4] Skelly has also gone into record production, working with artists including Blossoms,[5][6] She Drew The Gun,[7] Cut Glass Kings (previously The Circles),[8] and The Sundowners.[9]