Famous Northern Irish Rock Singers

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Van Morrison
(Singer)
Van Morrison
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Birthdate: August 31, 1945
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Bloomfield, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Northern Irish singer, Van Morrison, garnered recognition in the 1960s while playing with the band, Them, and then later as a solo singer with the 1967 song Brown Eyed Girl. Over the years, he has released more than 40 albums. Astral Weeks, Moondance, Wavelength, Down the Road and Keep It Simple are some of his acclaimed and commercially successful albums.

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Johnny McDaid
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Birthdate: July 24, 1976
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Londonderry
Indie rock/pop singer, songwriter, and producer John McDaid has been part of bands such as Snow Patrol and Vega4. He is also known for his collaborations with popular artists, mostly with Ed Sheeran. He co-wrote Sheeran’s chartbusting track Shape of You and co-produced his platinum album X.
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Shane Lynch
(Singer)
Shane Lynch
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Birthdate: July 3, 1976
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Gary Lightbody
(Lead Singer & Rhythm Guitarist of the Alternative Rock Band 'Snow Patrol')
Gary Lightbody
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Birthdate: June 15, 1976
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland

Best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the Northern Irish-Scottish alternative rock band Snow Patrol, Gary Lightbody soared to fame with hit tracks such as Chasing Cars. He was also part of the Scottish indie rock supergroup The Reindeer Section. He also owns a foundation that supports multiple charities.

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Bronagh Gallagher
(Actress and Singer)
Bronagh Gallagher
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Birthdate: April 26, 1972
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Derry, Northern Ireland

Irish singer and actress Bronagh Gallagher has been active in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. Becoming involved in drama and music activities as a teenager, she initially worked as a hairdresser and a singer with a local band before making it big. Her career as an actress eventually took off and she has since appeared in many films.

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Eric Bell
(Musician)
Eric Bell
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Birthdate: September 3, 1947
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland