The Divine Comedy (band)

The Divine Comedy
The Divine Comedy performing at the O2 Academy Bristol in 2019.
The Divine Comedy performing at the O2 Academy Bristol in 2019.
Background information
OriginEnniskillen, Northern Ireland
Genres
Years active1989–present
Labels
MembersNeil Hannon
WebsiteOfficial site

The Divine Comedy are a pop band from Northern Ireland, formed in 1989 and fronted by Neil Hannon. Hannon has been the only constant member of the group, playing, in some instances, all of the non-orchestral instrumentation except drums. The band has released 12 studio albums. Between 1996 and 1999, nine singles released by the band made the top 40 of the UK Singles Chart, including the 1999 top ten hit, "National Express".

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