James Skelly

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James Skelly
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Live with The Coral, Shepherds Bush Empire 2010
Background information
Birth nameJames Alexander Skelly
Born (1980-08-16) 16 August 1980 (age 44)
Birkenhead, Merseyside, England
Genres Alternative rock, indie rock
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1996–present
LabelsSkeleton Key
Website jamesskellyandtheintenders.com

James Alexander Skelly (born 16 August 1980) is an English musician who is the frontman of The Coral. He embarked on a solo career when the band went on indefinite hiatus in 2012. The band regrouped in 2015. Skelly is the cousin of fellow musician Miles Kane. [1]

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Skelly released his debut solo album, Love Undercover , in June 2013 on Skeleton Key Records, a label he co-founded with Neville Skelly and brother Ian. [2] [3] Skelly was backed by The Intenders, made up of Ian Skelly, Paul Duffy, Nick Power, and former members of Tramp Attack and The Sundowners. [4] Skelly has also gone into record production, working with artists including Blossoms, [5] [6] She Drew The Gun, [7] Cut Glass Kings (previously The Circles), [8] and The Sundowners. [9]

Discography

Albums

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