Cathal Coughlan (musician)
Cathal Coughlan | |
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Coughlan in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 16 December 1960 Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 18 May 2022 (aged 61) London, England |
| Genres | Post-punk, Electronic |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1980–2022 |
| Labels | Rough Trade Records, Virgin Records |
| Formerly of | Microdisney, The Fatima Mansions, Telefís |
Spouse | Julie |
| Website | cathalcoughlan |
Cathal Coughlan (16 December 1960 – 18 May 2022) was an Irish singer, songwriter and musician best known for Microdisney and The Fatima Mansions. His work as a solo artist produced six albums, the final being 'Song of Co-Aklan, released in 2021 the year before his death. During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns he collaborated remotely with Jacknife Lee on Telefís and in 2022 they released two critically-acclaimed albums.