Johnny Borrell
Singer-songwriter and guitarist for Razorlight
Born
April 4th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1980, a singer-songwriter and guitarist gained prominence as the frontman of the band Razorlight. The band's self-titled debut album released in 2004 featured hit singles that achieved commercial success. Following the band's rise in the mid-2000s, further explored solo projects and collaborations with various artists. His work often blended elements of rock and pop, reflecting personal experiences and contemporary themes.
Led Razorlight to chart success with hit singles like 'America' and 'Golden Touch'
Released the solo album 'Borrell 1' in 2011
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