Bryan Ferry

Born 26 September 1945.

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Biography

Bryan Ferry, CBE (born 26 September 1945) is an English singer, musician, and songwriter known for his unique vocal style. Ferry came to prominence in the early 1970s as lead vocalist and principal songwriter with the band Roxy Music, who enjoyed a highly successful career with three number one albums and ten singles entering the top ten charts in the United Kingdom. Ferry began his solo career in 1973, while still a member of Roxy Music, which continues to the present day.

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BBC Reviews

  1. Olympia 2010

    Review of Olympia

    Reviewed by Martin Aston

    Ferry can only do jaded nowadays – but when it works, he drags you under with him.

  2. Dylanesque 2007

    Review of Dylanesque

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    There’s life in the old dinner jacket yet, it seems.

  3. Frantic

    Review of Frantic

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    The smoothest Geordie in the world dusts off the tuxedo one more time. His best album...

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