Agent details, along with key contact information, can be found in the handbook, an online resource for accessing celebrity contact details. Honoured to have my career documented in such a way and excited for you all to hear. In this fully updated edition, midge ure candidly gives his side of the story of band aid, live aid and live 8 and talks honestly about his rise to fame and his. You can view the official ultravox fanzine issues here browse the media archive, find that hardtoidentify ultravox lyric, read our articles, follow us on facebook or twitter, or connect with fellow ultravox fans. Also in 2005, midge was made an officer of the order of the british empire obe for services to music and charity. See more ideas about midge ure, candid and photography. It started with midseventies scottish pop band slik, who were literally groomed to be the next bay. Albums include the gift, if i was piano, and the man who sold the world band of gold. Scottish guitarist, singer, keyboard player, and songwriter born october 10, 1953 in cambuslang, lanarkshire, scotland.
Taking you on a journey back in time with my soundtrack 19782019 collection. An influential member of classic rock and pop history, james midge ure, obe is a scottish musician, singersongwriter and producer. Afterward, midge ure became an elder statesman of rock. Chrysalis records will in september issue soundtrack. By april 79, with his name being added to many musicians contact book, ure had been asked by billy currie, chris cross and warren cann to become the new frontman in ultravox. I got the book because i wanted to read about live aid and how it came about so was pleased with the book sueb. Contact jay siegan presents to midge ure for your next event. Midge ure was born on october 10, 1953 in cambuslang, strathclyde, scotland as james ure. Midge ure the gift 1985, monogrammed, vinyl discogs. With his band ultravox, midge consistently combined massive popular chart success with credibility, influence and respect. We are a booking agent for midge ure, and can book midge ure to entertain your guests. The life story of midge ure is that of one of the most successful musicians of a generation, a brilliantly written record of twentyfive years at the cutting edge, and behind the scenes as a video director of the music business.
His stage name, midge, is a phonetic reversal of jim, the diminutive form of his given name. Despite that, midge ures latest oeuvre still sounded fresh and familiar at the same time. Carefully curated by chrysalis records proudly showcasing over forty years of music. Midge ures current work schedule and location in relation to your events type, date, budget, and locality will play a primary factor in the acceptance of booking midge ure for your party. The life story of midge ure is that of one of the most successful musicians of a generation, a brilliantly written record of twentyfive years at the cutting edge, and. Midge ure organised the live 8 concerts in 2005, again with sir bob geldof, with the aim of pressuring the g8 leaders into following his recipe for ending world poverty. In their first incarnation, with singer john foxx, ultravox merged postpunk and artrock in a prescient, highly influential manner. On 25 november 1984, midge spearheaded one of pop musics most historic events when 36 artists, collectively known as band aid, recorded do they know its.
If i was a better man would fellow men take me to their hearts if i was a stronger man carrying the weight of popular demand tell me would that alarm her. From poor, workingclass roots in scotland, to one of the most successful musicians of his generation, midge ure has spent over 25 years both at the cuttingedge and behind the scenes in the music industry. From poor, workingclass roots in scotland, to one of the most successful musicians of his generation, midge ure has. Seatgeek is the best way to browse, find, and buy midge ure tickets. Midge ure is a down to earth sort of guy not full of his own importance, which is how the book reads, i have read a few bio books where i have ended up disliking the person who wrote it,or being bored to death. The goto man for the princes trust concerts for several years afterward, but a stranger to the charts. Hire midge ure for your next corporate event, private event, or public concert. Midge ure is a scottish musician, producer and singersongwriter, who enjoyed huge success in ultravox. Unlike print books, digital books are subject to vat. Browse the above listings of midge ure tickets to find a show you would like to attend. He has been married to sheridan forbes since july 15, 2003. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading midge ure.
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