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Warrington, England (1996 – present)

Ian Brown (born February 20th 1963 in Warrington, England) was the lead singer in former British band The Stone Roses and following their split in 1996 has gone on to have a successful solo career releasing a total of six studio albums, with one greatest hits compilation, and remixes disc. He is considered to be an influential artist with followers such as Oasis, The Verve, Blur, Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys and many more. He has had twelve UK top 40 singles and has sold over 9 million albums as a solo artist.

Allegedly nicknamed “King Monkey” by Dodgy’s drummer Mathew Priest. Brown is well known to standout from the crowd and had his own unique style, whilst in The Roses he used to often wear big baggy flares and his landmark t-shirt with banknotes on. He now has a more casual look: Adidas Jackets, tracksuit bottoms, army trousers and a pair of shades. He is also recognisable for his varying hairstyles including: Blonde mohawk (early Stone Roses days) short (also early Stone roses days) undercut (similar to John Squire’s) Big Hair (1989) bob cut (early 90’s) Skinhead and his most well known hairdo long and shaggy with a fringe.

He has had two top 5 singles in the UK, My Star and Dolphins Were Monkeys. In 2005 he collaborated with Noel Gallagher from Oasis for the track Keep What Ya Got. He has also collaborated with U.N.K.L.E. on two tracks, 1999’s Be There and Reign in 2004.
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  • kizzwownz

    Delving into his solo work soooo much at the moment

    17 Mar 2:47pm Reply

  • StereoOleTo

    Happy Birthday, King Monkey!

    21 Feb 5:54pm Reply

  • mighty_who

    Happy 50th Birthday, Ian

    20 Feb 5:50pm Reply

  • irka_rump

    Long live the Monkey King [2]

    20 Feb 4:26pm Reply

  • SimonePerrota

    His solo work is a bit underappreciated...

    25 Jan 7:48pm Reply

  • GolyJelen

    be there

    23 Jan 10:42pm Reply

  • jatayuproduct

    Do you like it?

    22 Dec 2012 Reply

  • tcbp

    Long live the Monkey King

    7 Dec 2012 Reply

  • KyrieLast

    I love him, every song is perfect.!!

    8 Nov 2012 Reply

  • wonsuponatime

    Ian Brown: proving Darwin right since 1963. Great music even though he couldn't sing to save his life.

    7 Nov 2012 Reply

  • TheBeasley

    cahb: Yeah, fortunately music isn't about attitude nor looks, it's about actual music, and Ian's voice is n-o-t-h-i-n-g in comparison to Liam's (sorry Ian, I still love you).

    1 Nov 2012 Reply

  • genaubahn

    be there

    25 Oct 2012 Reply

  • HoosierBallz

    You do realize that Ian and Liam are friends? Every artist mimic's their idol.

    18 Oct 2012 Reply

  • cahb1490

    Liam Gallagher is such a lame ass copy of you, Ian. He totally copy your attitude and looks, he sucks, Noel is the Genius.

    12 Oct 2012 Reply

  • overcomed

    Ian Brown, you are one of those gifted, musicians, that are so necessary these days. And that unique featuring in brilliant song of UNKLE "Be There", words are weak, this song is already part of me, it saves me, it gives me so much good mood, self-knowledge and all things to feel myself much better. Keep what ya got and hold those shaking, infectious urban attitude in your music.

    15 Sep 2012 Reply

  • diskir

    F.E.A.R.

    7 Sep 2012 Reply

  • TheBeasley

    Nothing compared to The Roses, but I suppose it's alright. Still a legend though.

    17 Aug 2012 Reply

  • EricValeev

    My Star

    3 Jun 2012 Reply

  • damonxxx777

    F.E.A.R.

    3 Jun 2012 Reply

  • rodgerramjet12

    HP U LIK ME PIC.

    26 May 2012 Reply
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