Ed Harcourt
Ed Harcourt | |
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Harcourt in 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Edward Henry Richard Harcourt-Smith 14 August 1977 |
| Origin | Wimbledon, London, England |
| Genres | Chamber pop, indie pop |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, writer, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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Edward Henry Richard Harcourt-Smith (born 14 August 1977) is an English singer-songwriter. To date, he has released ten studio albums, two EPs, and thirteen singles. His debut album, Here Be Monsters, was nominated for the 2001 Mercury Prize. Since 2007 he has been writing for other artists, including Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Paloma Faith, and has performed with Marianne Faithfull and the Libertines. His music is influenced by Tom Waits, Nick Cave, and Jeff Buckley, among others.