Matt McManamon
BornLiverpool, England
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, guitarist
Years active1997-Present
LabelsDeltasonic, Columbia, Epic, Sony BMG, Late Developer Recordings, Fretsore Records

Matt McManamon is a Liverpool-born singer-songwriter and guitarist most known for his role as lead singer for The Dead 60s.[1][2][3] McManamon has also played lead guitar for The Specials,[4] and has toured and recorded with artists including The BibleCode Sundays,[5] Supergrass, the Boo Radleys and Holly Johnson.

He recorded and released his first solo album, 'Scally Folk' to critical acclaim on 28th May 2021 via independent London-based boutique record label ‘Fretsore Records’.

Personal

Matt was born to Liverpool/Irish parents. His mother Mary is from Bangor Erris, County Mayo, Ireland, and his father William (Billy) Chang, himself born to an Irish mother, is from Granby, Toxteth in Liverpool.

Matt was educated in Merchant Taylors School For Boys in Liverpool. Shortly after leaving school he signed to the Deltasonic label, before joining Sony Records.

He is married to Ann (nee Gallagher) and they have three children, Thomas, Mary-Phoebe (Fairy)) and Matthew Jnr. They live in the village of Mulranny in Co. Mayo, Ireland.

EtStudio albums

Singles

  • 2019 - “Seas Of Gold” (Late Developer Recordings)
  • 2019 - “Sinking Sands” (Late Developer Recordings)
  • 2020 - “Goodbye” (Fretsore Records)
  • 2020 - “Pulling At The Reins” (Fretsore Records)
  • 2021 - “Jumpin’ The Gun” (Fretsore Records)
  • 2021 - “Every Time I Close My Eyes” (Fretsore Records)
  • 2021 - “Mulranny Smile” (Fretsore Records)
  • 2022 - “Out Of The Cold” (Fretsore Records)
  • 2022 - “Step Into My Heart” (Fretsore Records)

References

  1. ↑ Larkin, C. (2000). The encyclopedia of popular music. Oxford Univ. p. 804. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  2. ↑ Moerder, Adam (15 June 2005). "The Dead 60s: The Dead 60s Album Review". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  3. ↑ "Playlists and interviews exploring British subculture: The Dead 60s". Fred Perry. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  4. ↑ McAlpine, Fraser (24 May 2018). "10 noughties hype bands that just didn't live up to the hype". BBC Music. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  5. ↑ "BibleCode Sundays' Accidental Album". The Irish World. 21 September 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2019.


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