Kevin Rowland

Kevin Rowland (born 17 August 1953) is a British singer and musician best known as the frontman for the pop band Dexys Midnight Runners (currently called Dexys). The band had several hits in the early 1980s, the most notable being "Geno" and "Come On Eileen", both of which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.

Kevin Rowland
Rowland in 2012
Background information
Born (1953-08-17) 17 August 1953
Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, England
Genres
  • Punk rock
  • new wave
  • soul
  • pop
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
  • piano
Years active1974–present
LabelsMercury, Creation
Member ofDexys Midnight Runners
Formerly of
  • Lucy and the Lovers
  • the Killjoys
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