Midge Ure
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Summary
Midge Ure was born on October 10, 1953[1], in Cambuslang[2]. He has worked as a singer-songwriter[3], guitarist[4], keyboardist[5], singer[6], and record producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36,575 views/month, #6,021 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Molly McQueen[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Occupation: musician[11], composer[12], television actor[13], film actor[14]
- Educated at: Stonelaw High School[15]
- Notable work: Do They Know It's Christmas?[16]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17], honorary doctor of the University of Bath[18], honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[19], honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[20]
- Member of: Ultravox[21], Rich Kids[22], Visage[23], Thin Lizzy[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Genre: rock music[26]
- Record label: EMI[27]
- Discography: Midge Ure discography[28]
- Commons category: Midge Ure[29]
- Voice type: tenor[30]
- Family name: Ure[31]
- Given name: James[32]
- Official website: http://www.midgeure.com/[33]
- Instrument: guitar[34], piano[35], voice[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Topic has template: Template:Midge Ure[38]
- Number of children: 4[39]
- Start of work period: 1972[40]
Why It Matters
Midge Ure has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Midge Ure born?
Midge Ure's place of birth was Cambuslang[2].
What did Midge Ure do for work?
Midge Ure worked as a singer-songwriter[3], guitarist[4], keyboardist[5], singer[6], and record producer[7].
Where did Midge Ure go to school?
Midge Ure was educated at Stonelaw High School[15].
What awards did Midge Ure receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17], honorary doctor of the University of Bath[18], honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[19], and honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[20].