Richard Hawley

Richard Willis Hawley[5] (born 17 January 1967) is an English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer. After his first band Treebound Story (formed while he was still at school) broke up, Hawley found success as a member of Britpop band Longpigs in the 1990s.[6] After that group broke up in 2000, he later joined the band Pulp, led by his friend Jarvis Cocker, for a short time.[7] As a solo musician, Hawley has released eight studio albums. He has been nominated for a Mercury prize twice and once for a Brit Award. He has collaborated with Lisa Marie Presley, Shakespears Sister, Arctic Monkeys, Manic Street Preachers, Elbow, Duane Eddy and Paul Weller.[6]

This article is about the musician. For the Yorkshire-born actor, see Richard Hawley (actor). For the U.S. Air Force general, see Richard E. Hawley.
Not to be confused with Richard Hawkey.

Richard Hawley
Richard Hawley performing at the Cambridge Corn Exchange in 2013
Richard Hawley performing at the Cambridge Corn Exchange in 2013
Background information
Birth nameRichard Willis Hawley
Born (1967-01-17) 17 January 1967 (age 56)
Pitsmoor, Sheffield, England
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • organ
  • lyre
  • drums
  • percussion
Years active1989–present
LabelsSetanta, Mute, Parlophone, Live Here Now
Websiterichardhawley.co.uk
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