Adrian Borland

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.

Adrian Borland
Borland in 1990
Background information
Birth nameAdrian Kelvin Borland
Also known asJoachim Pimento
Born(1957-12-06)6 December 1957
Hampstead, England
Died26 April 1999(1999-04-26) (aged 41)
Wimbledon, London, England
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)
Years active1975–1999
LabelsRed Sun, Play It Again Sam, Resolve, Earth
Formerly of
  • The Outsiders
  • The Sound
  • Second Layer
  • The Witch Trials
  • Adrian Borland & the Citizens
  • Honolulu Mountain Daffodils
  • White Rose Transmission
Websitebrittleheaven.com

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.

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