Nik Kershaw

English singer-songwriter and guitarist

Nik Kershaw - English singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born

March 1st, 1958
67 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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An English singer-songwriter and guitarist gained prominence in the 1980s with a distinctive sound characterized by intricate guitar work and poignant lyrics. Released the albums 'Human Racing' and 'The Riddle,' which featured hit singles that reached the charts. Additionally, contributed to the music of other artists and worked as a producer. Kershaw's career spans decades, with a persistent presence in the music industry, including performances and songwriting.

Released hit singles like 'Wouldn't It Be Good'

Achieved commercial success with the album 'Human Racing'

Produced music for other artists

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