David Gedge
David Gedge | |
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 David Gedge performing at Loco Club in Valencia, November 2016. | |
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| Born | David Lewis Gedge 23 April 1960 |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
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David Lewis Gedge (born 23 April 1960) is an English musician and songwriter, most notable as a founder, vocalist, and only remaining original member of The Wedding Present and the main songwriter and vocalist in Cinerama.
Biography
[edit | edit source]Early life
[edit | edit source]Gedge was born in Bramley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, but grew up in Middleton, Greater Manchester after his family moved there when he was a toddler.[1][2] He attended Hollin High School, which became the Queen Elizabeth School and was eventually rebuilt as St Anne's Academy. He studied at the University of Leeds, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics in 1981.[3] He was the first of his extended working-class family to go into higher education.[2]
Career
[edit | edit source]Gedge formed the Wedding Present with classmates in 1985.[3]
Gedge met Keith Gregory, an English student, by placing an advert for a bass player in the Leeds University Union.[4]
Gedge sang a duet with Marine Research on their Peel Session in 1999.
Artistry
[edit | edit source]Gedge's lyrics explore themes such as romance and heartbreak. According to Michael Sutton of AllMusic, his lyrics are "often written from a seemingly autobiographical perspective and sung in a dejected, conversational manner."[5]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Gedge is married to Jessica McMillan, a photographer.[6] He lives in Brighton and Hove.[7][8]
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