James Skelly
James Skelly | |
---|---|
![]() Live with The Coral, Shepherds Bush Empire 2010 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | James Alexander Skelly |
Born | Birkenhead, England | 16 August 1980
Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, percussion |
Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | Skeleton Key |
Associated acts | |
Website | jamesskellyandtheintenders |
James Alexander Skelly[1] (born August 1980) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. Best known as 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 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, work with artists including Blossoms,[5][6] She Drew The Gun,[7] Cut Glass Kings (previously The Circles)[8] and The Sundowners.[9]
Discography[]
Albums[]
- Love Undercover (June 2013), Skeleton Key Records
References[]
- ^ "Songwriter/Composer: SKELLY JAMES ALEXANDER". Repertoire.bmi.com~. Retrieved 10 March 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Andy Gill (31 May 2013). "Album review: James Skelly & The Intenders, Love Undercover (Skeleton". The Independent. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ Nme.Com (3 June 2013). "NME Reviews - James Skelly & The Invaders - 'Love Undercover'". Nme.com. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "James Skelly & The Intenders". Skeleton Key Records. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ Sarah Walters (9 March 2016). "The Record Store Day 2016 releases every Manchester music collector should own". Manchestereveningnews.co.uk. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Who? What? Why? Where? When? Blossoms - Q MagazineQ Magazine". Qthemusic.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "She Drew The Gun reveal Coral (James Skelly) produced debut album coming 22.04". Ventsmagazine.com. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ Steve Janes. "Cut Glass Kings Share Debut Single". WithGuitars.com. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Sundowners | IanSkelly". Ianskelly.wordpress.com. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
Categories:
- 1980 births
- English male singers
- English songwriters
- English rock guitarists
- English male guitarists
- Living people
- 21st-century English singers
- 21st-century British guitarists
- 21st-century British male singers
- British male songwriters
- English musician stubs