Feargal Sharkey
Feargal Sharkey was born in Derry, Northern Ireland on August 13th, 1958 and is the Pop Singer. At the age of 65, Feargal Sharkey biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Seán Feargal Sharkey (born 13 August 1958) is a singer from Northern Ireland most widely known as the lead vocalist of pop punk band The Undertones in the 1970s and 1980s, and for solo works in the 1980s and 1990s.
His 1985 solo single "A Good Heart" was an international success.
After becoming less musically active in the early 1990s, he has performed various roles supporting the UK's commercial music industry, winning several awards and honours for his work in that area.
Solo career (1984–1991)
"Listen to Your Father," Sharkey's debut single was a tribute to Madness member Cathal Smyth. In 1984, a single was released on Madness's label Zarjazz Records, peaking at No. 13. In the United Kingdom chart, they are at number 23. Members of Madness performed the song on Top of the Pops.
Sharkey's solo work was markedly different from The Undertones' post-punk offerings. His best-known solo work is a 1985 UK chart-topping single penned by Lone Justice frontwoman Maria McKee's "A Good Heart," which debuted at No. 2 in the UK Top 100. In late 1985, there was 1 in many nations, including the United Kingdom. In 1986, he scored "You Little Thief" in the top five in the United Kingdom. His eponymous debut album debuted at No. 1 on the charts. In the UK Albums Chart, number 12 stands out.
Following his success with his second album Wish in 1988, he achieved even more success in 1991 with his UK Top 30 album Songs From The Mardi Gras, which earned the No. No. "I've Got News for You," a 12 hit single.
Sharkey moved into the music business early 1990s, first as A&R for Polydor Records and then as the managing director of EXP Ltd. He served as a member of the Radio Authority for five years, from 1998 to 2003.
Sharkey was given the opportunity to rejoin the Undertones when they reformed in 1999, but refused to accept the bid. Paul McLoone, a fellow Derry transplant who also works as a radio presenter for Ireland's national and independent radio station, Today FM, accepted his role as the lead vocalist/frontman for the Undertones.
Sharkey became chairman of the "Live Music Forum" task force in 2004, allowing the government to investigate the effects of the Licensing Act 2003 on live music's performance, and giving public testimony before the Culture, Media, and Sport Committee on November 11, 2008.
Sharkey was appointed as the CEO of British Music Rights in 2008, replacing Emma Pike. He took over UK Music in October 2008, a umbrella group that represents the collective interests of the UK's commercial music industry. He has been vocal in opposing the Metropolitan Police''s use of Form 696, which has mandated event promoters to submit statistics on performers and audiences. Sharkey resigned from UK Music on November 11, 2011.
Sharkey made a one-off appearance in a set named Erasure + Special Guests performing Never Never Never Never. Vince Clarke was the only one he'd return for after he said he hadn't been singing for 20 years and that he'd never sung for 20 years.
Sharkey appeared on BBC Newcastle and was interviewed by Simon Logan on the afternoon show on August 7, 2013. He spoke about his work and his decision to leave from stage: "I've had an absolutely amazing career... "I've had an absolutely amazing career... It's time to get off the stage and make room for [new artists]" on the program.
"Recognising achievement in the promotion of music and the appreciation of the music industry to their colleagues in radio" in 2004, Sharkey was given the "Scott Piering Award" by the radio industry for "recognising achievement in the promotion of music and the knowledge of the music industry to their colleagues in radio. He is the only member of the Radio Authority of the United States to have been honoured in this manner by the radio industry.
At the International Live Music Conference in 2006, he was given the "Bottle Award" for his "outstanding contribution to the live music industry.
The University of Hertfordshire awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts in 2008 in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of music.
At number 56, he entered the "MediaGuardian's annual guide to the most influential individuals in television, radio, newspapers, magazines, streaming, digital media, media, marketing, and PR" in 2009.
"Who are the people who shape the Wired world," at number 45, he appeared in Wired's "The Wired 100" in 2010. He received a Doctor of Letters award from the University of Ulster in honor of his contributions to music this year.
In the 2019 Birthday Honours for services to music, Sharkey was named Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
Sharkey is a lifelong fly fisherman who has campaigned against the polluting of British rivers (especially chalk streams) and water industry rules that affect British waterways. At the Rivers Trust Autumn Conference in 2018, he delivered the keynote address.
During a talk with River Lea in August 2020, Sharkey appeared on Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing to address the environmental challenges faced by Britain's chalk rivers. He is Chairman of the Amwell Magna Fishery.