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Bryan Ferry, an English singer and songwriter, is internationally recognized as the frontman of Roxy Music and a successful solo artist, known for his distinctive vocal style and significant contributions to pop and rock music.
A deal with Bryan Ferry to acquire 50% of his sound recordings and publishing, as well as half of his name, image and likeness. This partnership means that Iconic Artists Group now owns a substantial stake in Ferry's extensive musical catalog.
The singer and Roxy Music star signed a worldwide partnership deal with BMG Chrysalis U.K. to release his next three albums and publish the majority of his 40-year song catalog.
Roxy Music co-founder Bryan Ferry and contemporary artist Amelia Barratt have collaborated on a new album, 'Loose Talk,' and also worked together on the song 'Star.' Baratt is credited as a singer-writer-painter.
Bryan Ferry collaborated with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross from Nine Inch Nails on his first original song in nearly a decade, 'Star,' which also featured Amelia Barratt.
In October 2006, Bryan Ferry signed a contract with the British retailer Marks & Spencer to model its 'Autograph' men's clothing range.
In 2014, Ferry collaborated with Norwegian DJ/producer Todd Terje, providing vocals on a cover version of 'Johnny and Mary.' The track was released as a single and appeared on Terje's album 'It's Album Time.' Ferry also performed as a guest artist with Terje at Coachella in 2015.
Ferry co-wrote the song 'Shameless' on Groove Armada's 2010 album 'Black Light,' which received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album.
Film director Baz Luhrmann requested to use Ferry's song 'Love Is the Drug' from 'The Jazz Age' album for the 2013 film 'The Great Gatsby.' This led to a collaboration with the Bryan Ferry Orchestra to create several jazz pieces for the movie, released as 'The Great Gatsby – The Jazz Recordings (A Selection of Yellow Cocktail Music).'
Born on September 26, 1945, in Washington, County Durham, England, Bryan Ferry grew up in a working-class family. His father was a farm laborer. Ferry pursued fine art at Newcastle University from 1964 to 1968, studying under Richard Hamilton for a year. During his university years, he was a member of local bands such as the Banshees, City Blues, and the Gas Board. After moving to London in 1968, he supported himself by teaching art and pottery at Holland Park School while developing his musical career. Some of his early paintings were exhibited at the Tate Gallery in 1970, underscoring his background in visual arts which would later influence his iconic image and art direction for his albums.
Ferry co-founded Roxy Music in 1970, quickly becoming its lead singer and principal songwriter. The band gained immediate international recognition with their self-titled debut album in 1972, showcasing Ferry’s interest in diverse musical genres. Their second album, “For Your Pleasure” (1973), solidified the band’s unique sound and visual aesthetic, establishing Ferry as a cultural icon. He simultaneously launched a solo career with “These Foolish Things” (1973), pioneering the concept of contemporary artists covering standard songs. Over the years, he released a string of successful albums with Roxy Music, including “Stranded” (1973), “Country Life” (1974), and “Siren” (1975), and cultivated a theatrical live persona with elaborate stage costumes. In 1983, following the release of the commercially successful album “Avalon,” Ferry disbanded Roxy Music to focus on his flourishing solo career.
His solo work continued to achieve critical and commercial success, with albums like “Boys and Girls” (1985) reaching number one in the UK and featuring hit singles such as “Slave to Love.” Subsequent solo albums, “Bête Noire” (1987) and “Taxi” (1993), also achieved significant chart success. Beyond his original songwriting, Ferry is recognized for his reinterpretations of songs across various genres, including American standards and Bob Dylan covers. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Roxy Music in 2019. Throughout his career, Ferry has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and has been recognized with honors such as a CBE for his contributions to the British music industry and the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
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