Bryan Ferry

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Credits: Far Out / AVRO
Full Name
Bryan Ferry
Born
September 26th, 1945
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Washington, County Durham, England
Net Worth
Estimated $50 million
Family
Bryan Ferry was born to Frederick Charles Ferry, a farm worker, and Mary Ann Ferry in Washington, County Durham, England. He has an older sister, Enid. Ferry was married to Lucy Helmore from 1982 until 2003, and they had four sons: Otis, Isaac, Tara and Merlin. He later married Amanda Sheppard in 2012, though the marriage ended in 2013. Ferry has generally kept his family life private while maintaining a long and successful music career.
Years Active
1967-present
Bands
The Gas Board, Roxy Music
Top Tracks
'Love Is the Drug', 'More Than This', 'Slave to Love', 'Let's Stick Together', 'Avalon'
Top Albums
'Avalon', 'For Your Pleasure', 'Stranded', 'Boys and Girls', 'Bête Noire'
Records Sold
More than 30 million worldwide
Number Ones
'Jealous Guy', 'Avalon'
Fun Facts
Bryan Ferry studied fine art at Newcastle University under influential Pop artist Richard Hamilton. ### His solo debut, 'These Foolish Things', was one of the first rock albums devoted largely to reinterpretations of classic pop standards. ### Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.
Related Artists
Brian Eno, David Bowie, Scott Walker, David Sylvian, Peter Gabriel

Bryan Ferry is an English musician, singer, songwriter and producer best known as the founder, lead vocalist and principal songwriter of Roxy Music. Renowned for his sophisticated vocal style and elegant stage presence, Ferry became one of the defining figures of glam rock and art rock during the 1970s.

With Roxy Music, he helped reshape popular music through acclaimed albums such as ‘For Your Pleasure’, ‘Stranded’ and ‘Avalon’, while his solo career produced celebrated releases including ‘These Foolish Things’, ‘Boys and Girls’ and ‘Bête Noire’. Blending rock, pop, jazz and sophisticated lounge influences, Ferry has remained one of British music’s most distinctive artists. His influence extends beyond music into fashion and visual culture, making him an enduring icon of style and popular music.

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Bryan Ferry is an English musician, singer and songwriter best known as the founder and lead vocalist of Roxy Music and for his successful solo career.
Bryan Ferry founded and fronted the influential art rock band Roxy Music, with whom he recorded classics including 'Avalon', 'Love Is the Drug' and 'More Than This'.
'Slave to Love' is widely regarded as Bryan Ferry's signature solo recording, alongside hits such as 'Let's Stick Together' and 'Don't Stop the Dance'.
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