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Are the Waterboys Irish or Scottish?

Are the Waterboys Irish or Scottish?

The Waterboys are a Scottish-Irish folk rock band formed in Edinburgh in 1983 by Scottish musician Mike Scott.

What country are the Waterboys from?

United Kingdom
The Waterboys/Origin

What was the Waterboys biggest hit?

“A Girl Called Johnny”

  • “December”
  • “The Big Music”
  • “The Whole of the Moon”
  • “Don’t Bang the Drum”
  • “Fisherman’s Blues”
  • “And a Bang on the Ear”
  • “How Long Will I Love You?”
  • How old is Mike Scott Waterboys?

    62 years (14 December 1958)
    Mike Scott/Age

    When did the Waterboys support U2?

    Mike Scott tells Martin Townsend why staying true to his music was more important than following in U2’s tracks. IN THE mid-1980s, when The Waterboys supported U2 at Wembley Arena in London, Mike Scott’s band seemed all set for the same global status as Bono and Co.

    Who wrote whole of the moon?

    Mike Scott
    The Whole of the Moon/Lyricists

    Is Mike Scott Irish?

    Michael Scott (born 14 December 1958) is a Scottish singer, songwriter and musician. He is the founding member, lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of rock band The Waterboys. Scott currently lives in Dublin, Ireland.

    When was whole of the moon in the charts?

    1985
    The single was not a big success when initially released in 1985, only making the lower ends of the chart, although it reached number 12 on the Australian chart….The Whole of the Moon.

    “The Whole of the Moon”
    Released 14 October 1985 (UK) 21 November 1985 (US) 2 April 1991 (Re-issue)

    What is Mike Scott salary?

    788,872 USD (2014)
    Mike Scott/Salary

    How many children has Mike Scott?

    From at least 2008 to 2013 Scott was the partner of singer/actress Camille O’Sullivan, with whom he has a daughter, Lila-Elodie. In October 2016, Scott married controversial Japanese artist Megumi Igarashi, who calls herself Rokudenashiko. Their first child, a son, was born on 2 February 2017.

    Are the Waterboys still together?

    The Waterboys is currently touring across 3 countries and has 21 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Alfândega do Porto in Porto, after that they’ll be at Regent Theatre in Ipswich. See all your opportunities to see them live below!

    Who sings backing vocals on the whole of the moon?

    Wallinger provided synthesizer, synth bass and backing vocals: Scott has said that he asked Wallinger to play a synth line like the one on the Prince song “1999”, and that another four-note melody used was inspired by another Prince song, “Paisley Park”. Additional backing vocals were provided by Max Edie.

    Who is the lead singer of the Waterboys?

    Scottish-Irish folk rock band. The Waterboys are a British-Irish folk rock band formed in Edinburgh in 1983 by Scottish musician Mike Scott.

    What kind of music does The Waterboys play?

    The Waterboys have gone through three distinct phases. Their early years, or “Big Music” period was followed by a folk music period which was characterised by an emphasis on touring over album production and by a large band membership, leading to the description of the group as a “Raggle Taggle band”.

    Who are The Waterboys and a bang on the ear?

    And a Bang on the Ear (Extended) Artist The Waterboys Album Fisherman’s Blues Writers Mike Scott Licensed to YouTube by Reservoir Media Management (Label) (on behalf of Chrysalis Records); BMI – Broadcast Music Inc., ARESA, CMRRA, Abramus Digital, LatinAutor, BMG Rights Management, and 4 Music Rights Societies Show moreShow less

    When did The Waterboys release their first album?

    The release of the album was followed by further touring including support for The Pretenders and U2 and a show at the Glastonbury Festival . The band began to record new material in early 1985 for a new album, with Wilkinson leaving the band to join China Crisis.