James Skelly

James Skelly
Live with The Coral, Shepherds Bush Empire 2010
Background information
Birth name	James Alexander Skelly
Born	August 1980 (age 36) Birkenhead, England
Genres	Alternative rock, indie rock
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1996–present
Labels	Skeleton Key
Associated acts	The Coral
Website	jamesskellyandtheintenders.com

James Alexander Skelly (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 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. Skelly was backed by The Intenders, made up of Ian Skelly, Paul Duffy, Nick Power and former members of Tramp Attack and The Sundowners. Skelly has also gone into record production, work with artists including Blossoms, She Drew The Gun, Cut Glass Kings (previously The Circles) and The Sundowners.