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.

Discography (Singles):

• Walk Away / Even When I Hold You (1988)
• Tonight / Kevin Rowland's Band (1988)
• Young Man / One Way Ticket To Palookaville (1988)
• Concrete And Clay / I Can't Tell The Bottom Fom The Top (Instrumental)(1999)

(Albums):

• THE WANDERER (Young Man / Walk Away / You'll Be The One For Me / Heartaches By The Number / I Am A Wanderer / Tonight / When You Walk Alone / Age Can't Wither You / I Want / Remember Me) (1988)

• MY BEAUTY (The Greatest Love Of All / Rag Doll / Concrete And Clay / Daydream Believer / This Guy's In Love With You / The Long And Winding Road / It's Getting Better / I Can't Tell The Bottom From The Top / Labelled With Love (I'll Stay With My Dreams) / Reflections Of My Life / You'll Never Walk Alone) (1999)