Mike Harrison (musician)

Mike Harrison
Mike Harrison in 1969
Background information
Born(1942-09-30)30 September 1942
Carlisle, Cumberland, England
Died25 March 2018(2018-03-25) (aged 75) [1][2]
Carlisle
GenresPsychedelic rock
Progressive rock
Occupation(s)Singer, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboards
Years active
  • 1963-1975
  • 1997-2018
Formerly ofThe V.I.P.'s, Art, Spooky Tooth, Hamburg Blues Band

Mike Harrison (30 September 1942 in Carlisle, Cumberland, England – 25 March 2018, Carlisle[1][2]) was an English musician, most notable as a principal lead singer of Spooky Tooth[3] and as a solo artist. He was also the lead singer in The V.I.P.'s, Art and the Hamburg Blues Band, among others.

  1. ^ a b Overview of Mike Harrison; AllMusic. There appears to be some differences as to whether his year of birth is 1942 or 1945. While the AllMusic profile references 1945, most biographies reference 1942, which was later confirmed by his daughter.
  2. ^ a b "Carlisle-born rock musician Harrison dies". BBC News. Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  3. ^ The other being Gary Wright, for much of the band's career.