Kevin Rowland
Kevin Rowland Singer, song-writer and former leader of Dexy's Midnight Runners, born Wolverhampton (17/08/53). An uncompromising and passionate performer who has drawn on his Irish ancestry in much of his music, Rowland's first group, Lucy & The Lovers were influenced by Roxy Music and turned out to be short-lived. His next project, Punk Rock[?] act The Killjoys[?] were slightly more successful, releasing the single "Johnny Won't Go To Heaven" in 1977 but alienated by the Punk scene, Rowland, together with Killjoys guitarist Al Archer[?] decided to form a new Soul-influenced group, Dexy's Midnight Runners.
When Dexy's disbanded in 1987, Rowland recorded a solo album called The Wanderer[?] which, together with its three singles, was a commercial failure. His next release was not until 1999 when he recorded a collection of cover versions called My Beauty[?]. Despite critical acclaim, the album again failed to sell and Rowland withdrew once more from the spotlight of the music industry.
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