Mick Hucknall
Michael David Hucknall (born June 8, 1960) is an English singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of the pop rock band Simply Red.
Early Life and Career
Hucknall was born in Denton, Manchester, England. He formed Simply Red in 1985 after leaving the band The Frantic Elevators. The band's debut album, "Picture Book," was released in 1985 and achieved platinum status in the UK.
Success and Controversies
Simply Red went on to release a string of successful albums throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, including "Men and Women" (1987), "A New Flame" (1989), and "Stars" (1991). The band's music was characterized by soulful melodies, catchy hooks, and Hucknall's distinctive vocals.
Hucknall's personal life and outspoken views often garnered controversy. He was known for his hedonistic lifestyle and numerous relationships with celebrities. In 2003, he was arrested for possession of cocaine.
Discography
* Picture Book (1985)
* Men and Women (1987)
* A New Flame (1989)
* Stars (1991)
* Life (1995)
* Blue (1998)
* Love and the Russian Winter (1999)
* Home (2003)
* Simplified (2005)
* Stay (2007)
* Big Love (2015)
* Blue Eyed Soul (2019)
Members
* Mick Hucknall (vocals)
* Ken Lockie (keyboards)
* Ian Kirkham (guitars)
* Chris Joyner (bass)
* Steve Lewinson (drums)
* Tim Kellett (trumpet)
* Ian Robinson (trombone)
Legacy
Simply Red remains one of the most successful British pop rock bands of all time, with over 50 million albums sold worldwide. Hucknall's distinctive voice and the band's soulful sound have left an enduring mark on the music industry.
Early Life and Career
Hucknall was born in Denton, Manchester, England. He formed Simply Red in 1985 after leaving the band The Frantic Elevators. The band's debut album, "Picture Book," was released in 1985 and achieved platinum status in the UK.
Success and Controversies
Simply Red went on to release a string of successful albums throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, including "Men and Women" (1987), "A New Flame" (1989), and "Stars" (1991). The band's music was characterized by soulful melodies, catchy hooks, and Hucknall's distinctive vocals.
Hucknall's personal life and outspoken views often garnered controversy. He was known for his hedonistic lifestyle and numerous relationships with celebrities. In 2003, he was arrested for possession of cocaine.
Discography
* Picture Book (1985)
* Men and Women (1987)
* A New Flame (1989)
* Stars (1991)
* Life (1995)
* Blue (1998)
* Love and the Russian Winter (1999)
* Home (2003)
* Simplified (2005)
* Stay (2007)
* Big Love (2015)
* Blue Eyed Soul (2019)
Members
* Mick Hucknall (vocals)
* Ken Lockie (keyboards)
* Ian Kirkham (guitars)
* Chris Joyner (bass)
* Steve Lewinson (drums)
* Tim Kellett (trumpet)
* Ian Robinson (trombone)
Legacy
Simply Red remains one of the most successful British pop rock bands of all time, with over 50 million albums sold worldwide. Hucknall's distinctive voice and the band's soulful sound have left an enduring mark on the music industry.