Ed Harcourt

Ed Harcourt
Harcourt in 2005
Harcourt in 2005
Background information
Birth nameEdward Henry Richard Harcourt-Smith
Born (1977-08-14) 14 August 1977 (age 47)
OriginWimbledon, London, England
GenresChamber pop, indie pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, writer, record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums
Years active2000–present
Labels

Edward Henry Richard Harcourt-Smith (born 14 August 1977) is an English singer-songwriter. To date, he has released ten studio albums, two EPs, and thirteen singles. His debut album, Here Be Monsters, was nominated for the 2001 Mercury Prize.[1] Since 2007 he has been writing for other artists, including Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Paloma Faith, and has performed with Marianne Faithfull and the Libertines.[2] His music is influenced by Tom Waits, Nick Cave, and Jeff Buckley, among others.[3][4]

  1. ^ "MUSIC – Mercury Music Prize: The nominees (2001)". BBC News. 25 July 2001. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  2. ^ Duerden, Nick Tuesday (25 November 2014). "Ed Harcourt on Romeo Beckham and life as a court composer at Burberry". independent.co.uk. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Ed Harcourt | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Ed Harcourt – Maplewood". CD Universe. 20 November 2001. Retrieved 27 December 2013.