Marc Almond | |
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![]() Almond performing in 2008 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Peter Mark Almond |
Born | Southport, Lancashire, England | 9 July 1957
Origin | Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
Genres | |
Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
Years active | 1976–present |
Labels | |
Website | marcalmond |
Peter Mark "Marc" Almond OBE (born 9 July 1957)[1] is an English singer best known from the synth-pop/new wave duo Soft Cell and for his distinctive soulful voice and androgynous image. He has also had a diverse career as a solo artist. His collaborations include a duet with Gene Pitney on the 1989 UK number one single "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart".[2] Almond's career spanning over four decades has enjoyed critical and commercial acclaim, and he has sold over 30 million records worldwide.[3] He spent a month in a coma after a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2004 and later became a patron of the brain trauma charity Headway.[4]
He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2018 New Year Honours for services to arts and culture.[5]