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Philip Oakey (born 2 October 1955) [2] is an English musician who is the lead singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the synth-pop band the Human League. Aside from the Human League, he has enjoyed an extensive solo music career and has collaborated with numerous other artists and producers. [3]
Ware then decided to invite an old school friend, Philip Oakey, to join the band. Oakey was working as a hospital porter at the time and was known on the Sheffield social scene for his eclectic style of dress.
Phil Oakey. Soundtrack: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Born and bred in Sheffield, Phil co-founded the group The Human League in 1977. The groups first single "Being Boiled" was released in 1978 (but would have to wait 4 years before hitting the UK singles chart).
In 1980, in a recording studio near Reading in Berkshire, a 25-year-old Philip Oakey, lead singer of synth-pop band The Human League, sang a song that changed his life, Don’t You Want Me.
Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder - Together in Electric Dreams (Official Video) PhilOakeyVEVO. 28.5K subscribers. Subscribed. 164K. 30M views 11 years ago #Vevo #PhilipOakey...
Nigel Humberstone chats to League main man Phil Oakey. For many, The Human League were the definitive pop band of the '80s. Formed in the late '70s with the line‑up of Philip Oakey, Martyn Ware, Ian Craig‑Marsh and Adrian Wright, their first album, Reproduction (1979) won them critical acclaim, and was followed up by a second, Travelogue ...
Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder is a 1985 collaborative studio album by English singer Philip Oakey, the lead vocalist of the Human League, and Italian record producer Giorgio Moroder. [2] It peaked at number 52 on the UK Albums Chart.
Dec 25, 2020 · Phil Oakey: 3 Big Questions. The Human League introduced synths and electronic sounds to a broad pop audience, and enjoyed massive success and worldwide popularity with their multi-platinum...
Explore Philip Oakey's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Philip Oakey on AllMusic.
Oct 23, 2023 · Oakey, the lead singer, was catapulted onto the world stage, and became famous for not only his poignant lyrics but his adventurous and gender-bending style - once sporting a household power lead complete with plug as a necklace.
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