British Male Pop Musicians

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 1 
Mick Fleetwood
(Musician)
Mick Fleetwood
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Birthdate: June 24, 1947
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Redruth, Cornwall, England
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
 2 
Elvis Costello
(Singer-Songwriter and Record Producer)
Elvis Costello
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Birthdate: August 25, 1954
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Paddington, London, England

Regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time, Elvis Costello is a British singer-songwriter. Often counted among British cultural icons, Costello is also known for his humanitarian efforts; a prominent member of the Jazz Foundation of America, Costello has played a crucial role in saving the lives of many elderly blues and jazz musicians in America.

 3 
Andrew Ridgeley
(Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter, Musician)
Andrew Ridgeley
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Birthdate: January 26, 1963
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Windlesham
 4 
Mika
(Brit Award-Winning Singer Known for His Breakthrough EP 'Dodgy Holiday')
Mika
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Birthdate: August 18, 1983
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Beirut, Lebanon

Lebanese-born British singer Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr., also known as Mika, had moved to France as an infant and to Britain later, as his family escaped the war-torn Lebanon. Known for tracks such as Grace Kelly, he also earned a Grammy nomination for his single Love Today.

 5 
Pete Burns
(Singer, Composer, Singer-songwriter)
Pete Burns
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Birthdate: August 5, 1959
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Port Sunlight
Died: October 23, 2016

Dead or Alive lead vocalist Pete Burns was a legendary musician of the 1980s. The son of a Holocaust survivor mother, he had a troubled childhood and quit school. He made his androgynous looks and his bisexuality his signature style. Plagued with surgery-related health issues, he died of a cardiac arrest at 57.

 6 
Paul Young
(Singer-songwriter, Singer)
Paul Young
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Birthdate: January 17, 1956
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Luton
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 7 
Gary Numan
(Singer, composer, and musician who produced commercial electronic music, including the hits "Cars" and "Are 'Friends' Electric")
Gary Numan
3
Birthdate: March 8, 1958
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 8 
Tom Fletcher
(Musician)
Tom Fletcher
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Birthdate: July 17, 1985
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: London Borough of Harrow
Tom Fletcher, lead vocalist and guitarist of the band McFly, has also written for several artists and bands, such as Busted, One Direction, and The Vamps. A successful YouTube vlogger, too, he has documented and shared all three pregnancies of his wife, Giovanna. He has also written several children’s books.
 9 
Sting
(Musician & Singer)
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Birthdate: October 2, 1951
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Wallsend, England

Sting is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. Credited with co-founding the popular rock band, The Police, Sting played an important role in the band's success from 1977 to 1984 during which he served as the band's bassist, lead singer, and principal songwriter. Also known for his work as an activist, Sting has shown interest in political and social issues.

 10 
Jay Sean
(Singer-songwriter, Singer, Beatboxing)
Jay Sean
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Birthdate: March 26, 1981
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Hounslow
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 11 
Ringo Starr
(The Drummer of the Rock Band 'The Beatles')
Ringo Starr
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Birthdate: July 7, 1940
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Dingle, Liverpool, England

English musician, singer, and songwriter, Ringo Starr, gained international fame as the drummer for the rock band, the Beatles. Raised by a single mother, he had a difficult childhood. He sought solace in music and it became his vocation. After finding success with the Beatles, he embarked on a solo career as well.

 12 
Tony Kanal
(Musician)
Tony Kanal
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Birthdate: August 27, 1970
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kingsbury, London, England
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 13 
Vince Clarke
(English Synth-Pop Musician and Songwriter)
Vince Clarke
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Birthdate: July 3, 1960
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: South Woodford, Essex, England
 14 
Tony Hadley
(Best Known as the Lead Vocalist for New Romantic Band 'Spandau Ballet')
Tony Hadley
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Birthdate: June 2, 1960
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Islington, London, England

Tony Hadley is a British singer-songwriter and radio presenter. He is best known for his association with the New Romantic band Spandau Ballet where he was the lead singer. Tony Hadley is also well-known for his humanitarian efforts; he is a patron of many charitable organizations like Shooting Star Chase, The Huntington's Disease Association (HDA), and The Lowe Syndrome Trust.

 15 
Marc Almond
(Singer-Songwriter)
Marc Almond
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Birthdate: July 9, 1957
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Southport, England
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 16 
Denny Laine
(Musician)
Denny Laine
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Birthdate: October 29, 1944
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Birmingham, England
Died: December 5, 2023
 17 
David Essex
(Actor, Singer, Songwriter)
David Essex
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Birthdate: July 23, 1947
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Plaistow
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 18 
Paul Nicholas
(Actor starring in the 1983 BBC sitcom Just Good Friends, for which he is best known)
Paul Nicholas
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Birthdate: December 3, 1944
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 19 
Lee Ryan
(English Singer, Songwriter and Voice Actor)
Lee Ryan
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Birthdate: June 17, 1983
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Chatham, Kent, England
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 20 
Limahl
(Singer, Musician)
Limahl
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Birthdate: December 19, 1958
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Wigan
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 21 
Will Young
(Singer, Actor)
Will Young
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Birthdate: January 20, 1979
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Wokingham
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 22 
Gareth Gates
(Singer-songwriter who was the runner-up in the first series of the ITV talent show Pop Idol in 2002)
Gareth Gates
3
Birthdate: July 12, 1984
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: West Bowling, England, United Kingdom
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 23 
Thomas Dolby
(English Musician, Producer and Composer)
Thomas Dolby
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Birthdate: October 14, 1958
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 24 
Daniel Bedingfield
(Singer-songwriter, Singer)
Daniel Bedingfield
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Birthdate: December 3, 1979
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: New Zealand
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 25 
Philip Oakey
(Musician, Singer)
Philip Oakey
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Birthdate: October 2, 1955
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Leicestershire
 26 
Mark Morrison
(Singer)
Mark Morrison
3
Birthdate: May 3, 1972
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Hanover
 27 
Dougie Poynter
(English Musician, Songwriter and Fashion Model)
Dougie Poynter
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Birthdate: November 30, 1987
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Orsett, Essex, England
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 28 
Alan Wilder
(Composer, Songwriter, Record producer)
Alan Wilder
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Birthdate: June 1, 1959
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
 29 
Peter Asher
(Guitarist)
Peter Asher
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Birthdate: June 22, 1944
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: London, England, UK
 30 
Kelly Jones
(Singer-songwriter, Singer)
Kelly Jones
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Birthdate: June 3, 1974
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Cwmaman
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 31 
Allan Clarke
Allan Clarke
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Birthdate: April 5, 1942
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: City of Salford
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 32 
Harry Judd
(Drummer)
Harry Judd
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Birthdate: December 23, 1985
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Chelmsford
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 33 
Colin Blunstone
(Singer-songwriter, Composer, Singer)
Colin Blunstone
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Birthdate: June 24, 1945
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Hatfield
 34 
James Bourne
(Singer-songwriter, Singer, Guitarist)
James Bourne
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Birthdate: September 13, 1983
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Rochford
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 35 
Yazz
(Singer, Songwriter)
Yazz
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Birthdate: May 19, 1960
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: London
 36 
Arjun
(Singer)
Arjun
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Birthdate: September 23, 1990
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Colombo, Sri Lanka
 37 
Simon Webbe
(British Singer-Songwriter, Rapper and Actor)
Simon Webbe
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Birthdate: March 30, 1978
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Moss Side, Manchester, England
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 38 
Antony Costa
(Singer-Songwriter)
Antony Costa
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Birthdate: June 23, 1981
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Edgware, Middlesex, England
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 39 
Freddie Garrity
(Singer)
Freddie Garrity
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Birthdate: November 14, 1936
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Crumpsall, Greater Manchester, England
Died: May 19, 2006
 40 
Reg Presley
(Singer-songwriter)
Reg Presley
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Birthdate: June 12, 1941
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Andover, England
Died: February 4, 2013
 41 
Roger Cook
(English Singer, Songwriter and Record Producer)
Roger Cook
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Birthdate: August 19, 1940
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Fishponds, Bristol, England
 42 
Peter Robin Callander
(Songwriter)
Peter Robin Callander
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Birthdate: October 10, 1939
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Lyndhurst, England
Died: February 25, 2014
 43 
Black
Black
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Birthdate: May 26, 1962
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Liverpool
Died: January 26, 2016