Trevor Horn

English singer-songwriter and producer

Trevor Horn - English singer-songwriter and producer
Born

July 15th, 1949
76 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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A musician and producer, played a pivotal role in the evolution of pop music in the 1980s. Achieved fame as a member of the band The Buggles, known for the hit single "Video Killed the Radio Star." Served as a producer for several successful albums and singles, collaborating with prominent artists such as Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Seal. Founded the pop group Art of Noise, which contributed to the genre of sampling and electronic music. Inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004.

Produced the hit "Video Killed the Radio Star"

Worked on numerous chart-topping albums and singles

Co-founded the influential group Art of Noise

Inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame

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