Nick Lowe
British singer, songwriter and producer (born 1949) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nicholas Drain Lowe (born 24 March 1949) is an English singer-songwriter, musician and producer. A noted figure in pub rock, power pop[1] and new wave,[2][3] Lowe has recorded a string of well-reviewed solo albums. Along with being a vocalist, Lowe plays guitar, bass guitar, piano and harmonica.
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Birth name | Nicholas Drain Lowe |
Born | (1949-03-24) 24 March 1949 (age 75) Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England |
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Years active | 1966–present |
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Website | nicklowe |
He is best known for the songs "Cruel to Be Kind" (a US Top 40 single) and "I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass" (a top 10 UK hit), as well as his production work with Elvis Costello, Graham Parker, and others. Lowe also wrote "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding", a hit for Costello[4] and "I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'n' Roll)", a hit for Rockpile bandmate Dave Edmunds.