Ed Harcourt | |
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 Harcourt in 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Edward Henry Richard Harcourt-Smith |
| Born | 14 August 1977 |
| Origin | Wimbledon, London, England |
| Genres | Chamber pop, indie pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, writer, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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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]
- ^ "MUSIC – Mercury Music Prize: The nominees (2001)". BBC News. 25 July 2001. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Ed Harcourt | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ "Ed Harcourt – Maplewood". CD Universe. 20 November 2001. Retrieved 27 December 2013.