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Andy Bell is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of Erasure, a synth-pop duo that has achieved mainstream success and become popular within the LGBTQ+ communities. His solo work and collaborations continue to expand his musical scope.
Dave met Andy while DJing at a club in 2010 run by a mutual friend, Stephen Moss, who became Andy's partner and husband (Stephen and Andy live together in ...
As a duo, Andy Bell worked on Erasure to achieve mainstream success and visibility for the LGBT community, which Andy Bell is a part of as an openly gay ...
The first single, "Crazy", released on 26 September 2005, included club remixes from his Erasure partner Vince Clarke, plus Cicada, MHC and King Roc.
Bell's first solo studio album was announced in July 2005. He signed a worldwide solo recording contract with Sanctuary Records, and announced details of his debut album, released on 3 October 2005 and entitled Electric Blue. The album featured fourteen tracks, including three duets, with Claudia Brücken of Propaganda and Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters.
Labels: Mute, Sanctuary, Ministry of Pop
In June 2011, he appeared on the second season of ITV series Popstar to Operastar and finished in fifth place.
Erasure's Andy Bell has shared a new collaboration with Debbie Harry, called 'Heart's A Liar'. The song is set to feature on Bell's forthcoming solo album, Ten ...
On 26 July 2023, Claire Richards released a cover of the 1978 ABBA single "Summer Night City", in collaboration with Bell on co-lead vocals, as the second single from Richards' second studio album Euphoria.
Collaboration on “Aftermath (Here We Go)” which hit number 1 on the U.S. Dance charts in 2014. Also collaborated on “True Original” and songs for the “Ten Crowns” album.
Collaboration on the song “Honey If You Love Him (That’s All That Matters)” from the “Non-Stop” album.
Co-wrote and recorded “Electric Blue” and worked as a remixer for Goldfrapp’s “Ooh La La”.
Co-wrote and co-produced the solo album “Non-Stop”, and produced singles like “Running Out” and “Will You Be There?” under the pseudonym Mimó.
Featured on Andy Bell's debut solo album "Electric Blue", including the song “Electric Blue”.
Featured on Andy Bell's debut solo album "Electric Blue".
Collaborated on the opera "The Fall of the House of Usher" where Bell sang the role of Montresor.
Andy Bell was invited to join Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors tour in the USA, which supported LGBT+ charities.
Contributed to the AIDS charity compilation album “Red Hot + Blue” with Erasure.
Promotion of Andy Bell's album "Ten Crowns" and other works.
Andrew Ivan Bell was born on April 25, 1964. He began singing at a young age, actively participating in his school choir at Dogsthorpe Junior School in Peterborough. His education continued at The King’s School in the city. In 1985, while working in shoe sales and performing in a band called The Void, Bell responded to a newspaper advertisement that led to his successful audition with Vince Clarke. Together, they formed the synth-pop duo Erasure, which quickly gained mainstream recognition, earning a Brit Award for Best British Group and establishing a significant presence within the LGBTQ+ community, where Bell is regarded as an icon.
Bell ventured into a solo career, releasing his debut studio album “Electric Blue” in 2005. This album featured collaborations with artists such as Claudia Brücken of Propaganda and Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters. The lead single, “Crazy,” saw remixes from notable producers, including his Erasure bandmate Vince Clarke. His second solo album, “Non-Stop,” followed in 2010, co-written and co-produced with Pascal Gabriel, featuring a collaboration with Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction. He also released two singles under the pseudonym Mimó, which were later re-branded under his own name. In 2011, Bell participated in the ITV series “Popstar to Operastar,” finishing in fifth place.
Throughout his career, Bell has explored various artistic avenues, including singing the role of Montresor in Peter Hammill’s opera “The Fall of the House of Usher” in 1991. He has consistently released solo projects, including the albums “iPop” (2014) and “Ten Crowns” (2025). His work often champions the LGBTQ+ community, and he openly announced his HIV-positive status in 2004, advocating for awareness. Bell’s dedication to music extends to collaborations, such as his 2023 duet with Claire Richards on “Summer Night City” and his 2025 collaboration with Debbie Harry on “Heart’s A Liar”, proving his continued impact in the music industry.
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