Guitarist and lead singer of 1980s pop group Ultravox.
was a member of the short-lived new wave band 'Visage' who are best
remembered for the 1980 hit 'Fade to Grey'.
Along with Thin Lizzy vocalist Phil Lynott, helped compose the song
'Yellow Pearl' in 1981 which became the theme for the Top of the Pops (1964)
for the next several years.
Approached by Malcolm McLaren to be the singer for the Sex Pistols which he declined as he was in the band Slik.
He has performed with the SAS (Spike Edney's All Stars) Band.
He never topped the UK singles chart with Ultravox, but his solo single
"If I Was" became a number one in 1985. It featured the renowned bass
player Mark King.
Awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2005 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to music and charity.
His daughter with Annabel Giles is the singer Molly Lorenne.
His daughters with Sheridan are Kitty, Ruby and Flossie Ure.
Has just finished his new album and is touring. He is now
organising a event similiar to Live AId except this time it will be
helping the Aids virus. The event will be held in Wales. (August 2001)