Biography
Who is Nick Lowe?
Early life and education
Nick Lowe was born Nicholas Drain Lowe in Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom. He attended the Woodbridge School, which is an independent school located in Suffolk. These early years in the United Kingdom helped shape his path toward a career in music.
His professional path began in 1967 when he joined a band called Kippington Lodge. He played alongside his school friend Brinsley Schwarz in this group. They released several singles through the Parlophone label before changing their name to Brinsley Schwarz in late 1969 to play country and blues-rock.
Musical career and hits
During his time with Brinsley Schwarz, Nick Lowe wrote several well-known songs. One of these was the track Peace, Love, and Understanding, which became a hit for Elvis Costello in 1979. He also co-wrote the song Cruel to Be Kind with Ian Gomm, which became a major international success in 1979, reaching the top 40 in several countries.
After leaving his first band in 1975, he became a member of Rockpile. In this group, he served as a bassist and shared lead vocal duties with Dave Edmunds. He also worked extensively as an in-house producer for Stiff Records, where he helped launch the label with his single So It Goes. His production credits include work with Elvis Costello, Graham Parker, and the Damned.
Later years and tours
Nick Lowe has continued to release music throughout his long career. His solo album Labour of Lust earned a gold certification in Canada in 1979. He has released various compilations, including a 49-track collection in 2009 and several vinyl reissues of his classic albums through Yep Roc.
In recent decades, he has toured the United States and the United Kingdom. He performed at the Glastonbury Festival in 2011 and again in 2019. Most recently, he participated in the Newport Folk Festival in July 2024 alongside Conan O'Brien.
Family and personal life
Nick Lowe was married to country singer Carlene Carter from 1979 to 1990. During their marriage, he adopted her daughter, Tiffany Anastasia Lowe. Although their marriage ended, he maintained a close relationship with the Carter and Cash families and recorded with Johnny Cash.
He later married designer Peta Waddington in 2010, and the couple has a son. Currently, he resides in Brentford, located in London, England.
Birthday and age
Nick Lowe was born on March 24, 1949, which makes Nick 77 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Nick shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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