Bryan Ferry

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. After co-founding Roxy Music in 1970, Bryan Ferry quickly became its lead singer and principal songwriter. The band gained immediate international recognition with their self-titled debut album in 1972, followed by ‘For Your Pleasure’ in 1973, which solidified their unique sound and visual aesthetic. In 1973, Ferry launched his solo career with ‘These Foolish Things,’ pioneering the concept of contemporary artists covering standard songs, and embarked on his first solo tour.

Roxy Music released further successful albums including ‘Stranded’ (1973), ‘Country Life’ (1974), and ‘Siren’ (1975), with Ferry cultivating a theatrical live persona. In 1974, he performed a notable solo concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Roxy Music temporarily disbanded in 1976 before reforming in 1978. In 1981, they achieved their first and only UK No.

In 2001, Roxy Music embarked on a successful reunion tour. His 2007 album ‘Dylanesque’ charted in the UK top 10, and in 2008, he was honored as a BMI Icon at the BMI London Awards. He released ‘Olympia’ in 2010, followed by a Roxy Music 40th anniversary world tour in 2011. He was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours (2011) and received the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2012).

He has sold over 30 million albums worldwide throughout his illustrious career.