Johnny McDaid

Johnny McDaid
McDaid performing with Snow Patrol at Rock am Ring 2018
McDaid performing with Snow Patrol at Rock am Ring 2018
Background information
Birth nameJohn McDaid
Born (1976-07-24) 24 July 1976 (age 48)
Derry, Northern Ireland
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • piano
  • vocals
Years active1994–present
Labels
Member ofSnow Patrol
Formerly ofVega4
Partner(s)Courteney Cox
(2013–present)

John McDaid (born 24 July 1976)[1] is a singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer from Northern Ireland.[2] He is a member of the band Snow Patrol and has written songs with artists including Ed Sheeran, P!nk, and Robbie Williams.

  1. ^ Devlin, Patricia (4 August 2014). "Courteney Cox is a 'wee pet' – Johnny McDaid's mum gives seal of approval after engaged stars visit Derry". Belfast Telegraph. Archived from the original on 4 December 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2015. Devoted dad John, who passed away in 2011.... [M]um-of-six Pauline told how singer Ed Sheeran joined the family and Courteney for a party in their home last weekend to mark Johnny's 38th birthday ... [on] July 24
  2. ^ "Johnny's on Patrol after taking Berlin". Derry Journal. Northern Ireland. 20 November 2009. Archived from the original on 11 October 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2011.