Roland Orzabal

Roland Orzábal
Orzabal in 2020
Orzabal in 2020
Background information
Birth nameRoland Jaime Orzábal De La Quintana
Born (1961-08-22) 22 August 1961 (age 63)[1]
Portsmouth, England
OriginBath, Somerset, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • author
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keyboards
Years active1979−present
Labels
Member ofTears for Fears
Formerly of
Spouses
Caroline Johnston
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(m. 1982; died 2017)​
Emily Rath
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(m. 2022)​

Roland Jaime Orzábal De La Quintana (born 22 August 1961[1]) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and author. He is the guitarist, co-lead vocalist, main songwriter, co-founder, and the only constant member of Tears for Fears. He is also a producer of artists such as Oleta Adams. In 2014, Orzabal published his first novel, a romantic comedy.

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