Mike Batt
Singer-songwriter and producer of 'Bright Eyes'
Born
February 6th, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in England, contributed significantly to music as a singer-songwriter and producer. Gained prominence with the release of the song 'Bright Eyes', which featured in the animated film 'Watership Down'. Batt has produced work for various artists and has also composed for theater and television. His career includes establishing the band The inhabitants and achieving success as a solo artist in the 1970s. Batt has expanded his repertoire to include classical music and orchestral works, collaborating with renowned musicians and orchestras.
Wrote and performed 'Bright Eyes'
Produced various artists' albums
Composed for theater and television
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