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 is the cousin of Miles Kane [2]
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Birth name | James Alexander Skelly |
Born | (1980-08-16) 16 August 1980 (age 42) Birkenhead, Merseyside, England |
Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, percussion |
Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | Skeleton Key |
Website | jamesskellyandtheintenders |
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.[3][4] Skelly was backed by The Intenders, made up of Ian Skelly, Paul Duffy, Nick Power and former members of Tramp Attack and The Sundowners.[5] Skelly has also gone into record production, work with artists including Blossoms,[6][7] She Drew The Gun,[8] Cut Glass Kings (previously The Circles)[9] and The Sundowners.[10]
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