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Shaun Ryder: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Shaun Ryder? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Shaun William George Ryder (born 23 August 1962) is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. As the lead vocalist of the rock band Happy Mondays, he was a leading figure in the Madchester cultural scene during the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1993, he formed Black Grape with former Happy Mondays dancer Bez. He was the runner-up on the tenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. In 2005, Ryder collaborated with Gorillaz on "Dare", which peaked at number one on the UK singles chart in September 2005, becoming the band's only UK number one single. Ryder is known for his distinctive sprechgesang and lyricism.

Quick facts about Shaun Ryder

  • Full name: Shaun Ryder
  • Born: 1962-08-23
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q338338

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Who is Shaun Ryder?

Shaun William George Ryder (born 23 August 1962) is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality.

What nationality is Shaun Ryder?

Shaun Ryder is United Kingdom.

When was Shaun Ryder born?

Shaun Ryder was born on 1962-08-23.

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