Nikki Sudden

Nikki Sudden
Nikki Sudden at Cake Shop in New York City on 24 March 2006, two days before his death.
Nikki Sudden at Cake Shop in New York City on 24 March 2006, two days before his death.
Background information
Birth nameAdrian Nicholas Godfrey
Born(1956-07-19)19 July 1956
London, England
Died26 March 2006(2006-03-26) (aged 49)
New York City, U.S.
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, rock critic
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1977–2006
LabelsCreation, Glass, UFO Records, Glitterhouse

Adrian Nicholas Godfrey (19 July 1956 – 26 March 2006),[1] known professionally as Nikki Sudden, was a prolific English singer-songwriter and guitarist. He co-founded the post-punk band Swell Maps with his brother, Epic Soundtracks, while attending Solihull School in Solihull.[2]

  1. ^ "The Dead Rock Stars Club 2006 January To June". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
  2. ^ Cartwright, Garth (3 April 2006). "Obituary: Nikki Sudden". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 March 2008.