Brian kennedy son
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Biography
A Voice To Charm the Angels
Brian Kennedy is one of Ireland’s most inspired and revered ambassadors of music. He is not only a prolific songwriter but a master interpreter of lyrics as well, and audiences around the world continue to praise his exceptional vocal talents. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, the multi-platinum recording artist remains one of Ireland’s most popular singing stars.
With “a voice to charm the angels,” Brian survived a childhood on the infamous Falls Road, West Belfast, at the height of its hellish history against all the odds to carve an extraordinary career in music. “Without exaggeration it’s a pure miracle that I survived my childhood and became a singer really, given where and how my life started, but somehow my voice had other plans and saved me in the end." That voice set him on a course that changed his life forever.
From harmonizing with ambulance sirens as a child to finally overcoming stage fright, his gradual ascent was nothing short of incredible
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Brian Kennedy (singer)
Irish singer
Brian Kennedy | |
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Kennedy in 2018 | |
| Birth name | Brian Edward Patrick Kennedy |
| Born | (1966-10-12) 12 October 1966 (age 58) Belfast, Northern Ireland |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
| Website | briankennedy.co.uk |
Musical artist
Brian Edward Patrick Kennedy (born 12 October 1966[1]) is an Irish singer. He scored a number of hit singles and albums in the UK and Ireland during the 1990s and 2000s. He represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 and finished in 10th place. Brian is the younger brother of musician Bap Kennedy.
Career
Kennedy made his debut in 1988 as a chorus on the recordings of Van Morrison, a Northern Irish singer-songwriter. Kennedy came to prominence as one of Van Morrison's backing singers, appearing on a number of his albums, including A Night in San Francisco, Days Like This, The Healing Game and Back on Top and live in concert.[2]
Around this time, he also scored a minor UK hit album of his own with The Great War of Words (199
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Brian Kennedy (businessman)
Brian Kennedy is a British businessman, who has owned and managed businesses in the UK and the United States. They include Everest Home Improvement and Genesis Communications. In 2019, The Sunday Times listed him as the 460th richest person in the United Kingdom.[1]
In sport, he has owned both Stockport County and Sale Sharks.[2][3] He also made unsuccessful bids for two Scottish football clubs, Rangers F.C. and Hibernian F.C..[4]
Life and career
Kennedy grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland and attended Tynecastle High School.[3] In 1999, Kennedy purchased a group of companies that included glazing manufacturer, Everest.[5][6] Latium Enterprises was formed around this time, which has gone on to serve as parent company to many of his business interests.[7]
In 2004, he sold his founding stake in Genesis Communications to Dixons for £31 million.[8] In 2006, Kennedy agreed to acquire Ultraframe in a £29.2m takeover deal.[9] Kennedy sold his st
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