Feargal Sharkey
| Feargal Sharkey | |
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Pictured in 2009
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Seán Feargal Sharkey |
| Born |
13 August 1958 Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Genres | Punk rock, pop punk, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, A&R manager; music industry executive |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1976–1991 (as an active performer) 1992–present (within musical management) |
| Labels |
Virgin Records A&M Records (U.S.) Zarjazz Records |
| Associated acts | The Undertones, The Assembly |
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 also 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.
Sharkey, who was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, joined The Undertones shortly after their formation in 1975. They had several UK hits, with songs such as "Teenage Kicks", "Here Comes The Summer", "My Perfect Cousin", "Wednesday Week" and "It's Going to Happen!". The band split in 1983 citing musical differences, with Sharkey pursuing a solo career and other members of the band forming That Petrol Emotion the following year.
Before his solo career took off, he was also the singer of the one-shot group The Assembly with ex-Yazoo and Depeche Mode member Vince Clarke (pre-Erasure). In 1983 their single "Never Never" was a UK No. 4 hit.
Sharkey's debut single was a collaboration with Madness member Cathal Smyth titled "Listen to Your Father". The single was released on Madness's label Zarjazz Records in 1984, reaching No. 23 in the UK chart. The track was performed on Top of the Pops with members of Madness.
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