Darren Wharton | |
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.png) Wharton in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Darren Leigh Wharton |
| Born | 25 December 1961 Failsworth, Lancashire, England, UK |
| Genres | Rock, hard rock, heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, keyboards, keytar, organ, minimoog |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Labels | Legend Records (current) |
| Website | darebandofficial |
Darren Leigh Wharton (born 25 December 1961)[1][2] is a British keyboardist, singer and songwriter. He has fronted his own band, Dare, since 1985, but first came to attention as a member of Thin Lizzy. In 2023, Wharton launched a second band alongside Dare, Darren Wharton's Renegade.[3] His son, Paris, is also a musician.
- ^ "Thank you everyone so much for the birthday wishes! But for the record my birthday actually is tomorrow Christmas day!!". Retrieved 18 January 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Thin Lizzy A Rock Legend Darren Wharton". thin-lizzy.info. Archived from the original on 4 May 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ "Renegade". Darren Wharton's Renegade. Facebook official page. Retrieved 19 February 2024.