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Nik Kershaw: Biography, Facts and Career

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Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He came to prominence in 1984 as a solo artist, releasing eight singles that entered the top 40 of the UK singles chart during the decade, including "Wouldn't It Be Good", "Dancing Girls", "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", "Human Racing", "The Riddle", "Wide Boy", "Don Quixote", and "When a Heart Beats". His 62 weeks on the UK singles chart through 1984 and 1985 beat all other solo artists. Kershaw appeared at the multi-venue benefit concert Live Aid in 1985 and has penned a number of songs for other artists, including Chesney Hawkes's 1991 UK No. 1 single "The One and Only".

Quick facts about Nik Kershaw

  • Full name: Nik Kershaw
  • Born: 1958-03-01
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q453812

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Who is Nik Kershaw?

Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

What nationality is Nik Kershaw?

Nik Kershaw is United Kingdom.

When was Nik Kershaw born?

Nik Kershaw was born on 1958-03-01.

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