Philip Oakey
Singer-songwriter and producer, The Human League
Born
October 2nd, 1955
69 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
England
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An English singer-songwriter, keyboard player, and producer gained prominence as the lead singer of the synth-pop band The Human League. The band achieved major success in the 1980s with the hit singles, including 'Don't You Want Me' and 'Love Action (I Believe in Love)'. Oakey's distinct vocal style and contribution to songwriting significantly shaped the sound of the band, leading to a resurgence of interest in electronic music. In addition to work with The Human League, he collaborated with various artists and participated in numerous music projects throughout his career.
Led The Human League to success with 'Don't You Want Me'
Contributed to the creation of the album 'Dare'
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