Andy Bell (singer)

Andrew Ivan Bell (born 25 April 1964) is an English singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the synth-pop duo Erasure. The band achieved mainstream success (receiving a Brit Award for Best British Group) and are popular within the LGBT community, for whom the openly gay Bell has become an icon.

This article is about the lead singer of Erasure. For the member of Ride/Oasis/Beady Eye, see Andy Bell (Welsh musician).
For other people named Andy Bell, see Andy Bell (disambiguation).

Andy Bell
Bell performing with Erasure at Delamere Forest in Cheshire, England, 2011
Background information
Birth nameAndrew Ivan Bell
Born (1964-04-25) 25 April 1964
OriginDogsthorpe, Peterborough, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • remixer
  • DJ
Years active1983–present
Labels
  • Mute
  • Sanctuary
  • Ministry of Pop
Member ofErasure
Websiteandybell.com

Erasure have penned over 200 songs and have sold over 25 million albums worldwide. They have achieved five consecutive number ones on the UK Albums Chart. Hit singles include "A Little Respect", "Sometimes" and "Always". Bell is known for his soulful voice and flamboyant stage persona, which contrast with bandmate Vince Clarke's low-key, deadpan demeanour.

His solo career includes the studio albums Electric Blue (2005), Non-Stop (2010), and iPop (2014).

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