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- Perfectly Clear
- Comedy (New Surveys in the Classics)
- Pinker and prouder than previous
- The rose of England
- Nick Lowe and his cowboy outfit
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Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK
Nicholas Drain Lowe (born 24 March 1949) is an English singer-songwriter, musician and producer. A noted figure in pub rock, power pop[1] and new wave, Lowe has recorded a string of well-reviewed solo albums. Along with being a vocalist, Lowe plays guitar, bass guitar, piano and harmonica. He is best known for the songs "Cruel to Be Kind" (a US top 40 single) and "I Love the Sound of Breaking…
Known for
- Nick Lowe with Los Straitjackets: Live from First Avenue2019
- Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance — Self2013
- Don't Ask Me Questions: The Unsung Life of Graham Parker & The Rumour — Self2012
- Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012 — Voice, guitar2012
- Nick Lowe: AVO Session — Performer2012
- Sensitive Man — Self2012
- Nick Lowe: Live in Japan2011
- Conan — Self2010
- Nick Lowe: Quiet Please... The Videos — Performer2009
- If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story — Self2007
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Nick Lowe (born Nicholas Drain Lowe, 24 March 1949, Walton-on-Thames, England) is a well-respected British singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. A pivotal figure in U.K. pub rock, punk rock, power pop, and new wave throughout the 70s and later, Lowe was a key member of bands such as Brinsley Schwarz and Rockpile (with Dave Edmunds). Perhaps best known for his songs "(What's So Funny 'bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding" and "Cruel to Be Kind", he has also famously done produc
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- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Nicholas
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Walton-on-Thames
- Spouse
- Carlene Carter
- Occupation
- recording artist
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Genre
- new wave
- Instrument
- bass
- Record label
- Columbia Records
- Official website
- www.nicklowe.net
- Image
- Nick Lowe at Knuckleheads Saloon.png
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- Nick Lowe (musician)
- date of birth
- 1949-03-24
- start of work period
- 1966-00-00
- birth name
- Nicholas Drain Lowe
- name in native language
- Nick Lowe
- member of
- Brinsley Schwarz
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