Nick Lowe

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Born 24 March 1949.

UK singer/songwriter/instrumentalist/producer

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Nick Lowe joined Janice live to talk about his latest album 'The Old Magic'.

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Biography

Nicholas Drain "Nick" Lowe (born 24 March 1949), is an English singer-songwriter, musician and producer.

A pivotal figure in UK pub rock, punk rock and New Wave, Lowe has recorded a string of well-reviewed solo albums. Along with vocals, Lowe plays guitar, bass guitar, piano and harmonica. He is best known for his 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. He currently lives in Brentford, London, England.

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BBC Reviews

  1. The Old Magic 2011

    Review of The Old Magic

    Reviewed by Chris Roberts

    There’s a resilient cheerfulness here, a very British refusal to take things seriously.

  2. Jesus Of Cool 2008

    Review of Jesus Of Cool

    Reviewed by Daryl Easlea

    Reissues like this are simply a joy to come across.

  3. At My Age 2007

    Review of At My Age

    Reviewed by Tim Nelson

    Lowe, the incorrigible codger, still greets the advancing decades with a wry turn of...

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