Edwyn Collins

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Born 23 August 1959.

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Edwyn Collins speaks to Stuart Maconie

Edwyn Collins speaks to Stuart Maconie about his newest album, Understated.

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Biography

Edwyn Stephen Collins (born 23 August 1959) is an Ivor Novello Award winning Scottish musician, playing mostly electric guitar-driven pop. Collins formed the musical group Nu-Sonics in 1976, which later became Orange Juice. He has since pursued a solo career as a musician, in addition to work as an illustrator, television actor and producer, and as a record producer. He achieved considerable success with his 1994 song "A Girl Like You".

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  1. Collins honoured at music awards

    Tue 30 Oct 2012 09:15

    Scottish musician Edwyn Collins is honoured for his contribution to the music...

  2. 'Joyful' return of Edwyn Collins

    Thu 11 Nov 2010 15:37

    After a double stroke in 2005 the Scottish singer is back on the road with a new album.

  3. Edwyn Collins returns

    Mon 8 Feb 2010 13:10

    The Scottish singer on his first track since suffering a stroke

BBC Reviews

  1. Understated 2013

    Review of Understated

    Reviewed by Chris Parkin

    Knockout stuff that suggests Collins’ knack for melody remains intact.

  2. Losing Sleep 2010

    Review of Losing Sleep

    Reviewed by Paul Lester

    Seventh solo studio album from former Orange Juice frontman.

  3. Home Again 2007

    Review of Home Again

    Reviewed by Gemma Padley

    Here is an album that should go some way to persuade skeptics there is more to Edwyn...

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