Adrian Borland

Adrian Borland
Adrian Borland
	Borland in 1990
Background information
Also known as	Joachim Pimento
Born	Adrian Kelvin Borland; 6 December 1957; Hampstead, London, England
Died	26 April 1999 (aged 41); Wimbledon, London, England
Genres	Punk rock; post-punk; alternative rock; new wave;
Occupation	Musician
Instruments	Vocals; guitar; bass; keyboards;
Years active	1975–1999
Labels	Play It Again Sam; Resolve; Earth; Red Sun;
Formerly of	The Outsiders; Gazunder; The Sound; Second Layer; The Witch Trials; Adrian Borland & the Citizens; Honolulu Mountain Daffodils; White Rose Transmission;
Website	brittleheaven.com

Adrian Kelvin Borland (6 December 1957 – 26 April 1999) was an English singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer, best known as the frontman of post-punk band The Sound.

Following a substantial musical career spanning numerous groups, as well as a solo career, he died by suicide after jumping in front of a train on 26 April 1999. Some have speculated that his death was caused by his symptoms of schizoaffective disorder.