Michael "Mick" Hucknall (born 8 June 1960) is a British singer and songwriter. He is the lead singer of the British band Simply Red, and is recognisable for his smooth, distinctive voice and wide vocal range, as well as his trademark fiery red curly hair.
Hucknall was born in Denton, Lancashire, as an only child. His mother left him when he was three; the upheaval caused by this event inspired him to write the song "Holding Back the Years". He wa...
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Michael "Mick" Hucknall (born 8 June 1960) is a British singer and songwriter. He is the lead singer of the British band Simply Red, and is recognisable for his smooth, distinctive voice and wide vocal range, as well as his trademark fiery red curly hair.
Hucknall was born in Denton, Lancashire, as an only child. His mother left him when he was three; the upheaval caused by this event inspired him to write the song "Holding Back the Years". He was raised by his father, Reginald (1935 – 5 November 2009), a barber in Stockport. He attended Audenshaw School. It would not be until some years later (mid-1990s) that he would finally reconnect with his mother, Maureen, who was by then living in Dallas, Texas. As of 2008, he had only seen her on two occasions since she first abandoned the family.
Hucknall was among the people present at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester in June 1976 where the Sex Pistols were playing. His interest in the music scene led to the launch of his career in...
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