Irish Singer & Music Industry Executive; Former Lead Vocalist of The Undertones; OBE Honoree
Feargal Sharkey Biography
Feargal Sharkey is an Irish singer, music industry executive, and environmental activist known for his work in punk rock, pop music, and music industry leadership. Sharkey began his career as the lead vocalist of the punk rock band The Undertones, contributing to several UK hits, including "Teenage Kicks," "Here Comes the Summer," "My Perfect Cousin," "Wednesday Week," and "It's Going to Happen." "Teenage Kicks" is widely recognized as an influential punk anthem and received significant acclaim from DJ John Peel.
Following his tenure with The Undertones, Sharkey briefly fronted The Assembly, collaborating with Vince Clarke. Their single "Never Never" reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart. Sharkey then launched a solo career, releasing an eponymous debut album that featured the chart-topping single "A Good Heart." The song achieved number-one status in the United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands. "A Good Heart" was written by Maria McKee, produced by David A. Stewart, and co-arranged by Michael Kamen. Sharkey also reached the UK top five with the single "You Little Thief."
Transitioning to the business side of the music industry, Sharkey worked as an A&R manager for Polydor Records and later served as managing director of EXP Ltd. He held leadership roles including chairman of the UK Government's Live Music Forum, chief executive of British Music Rights, and chief executive of UK Music. In these positions, Sharkey advocated for live music, musicians' rights, and intellectual property protection. His industry contributions have been recognized with the Bottle Award at the International Live Music Conference, an honorary Doctor of Arts from University of Hertfordshire, and a Doctor of Letters honoris causa from University of Ulster.
Sharkey was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to music. In addition to his music career, Sharkey is an active environmental campaigner, focusing on the protection of British rivers and chalk streams. As chairman of the Amwell Magna Fishery, he has campaigned against river pollution and the dumping of sewage into UK waterways. Sharkey has appeared on the BBC series "Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing," discussing environmental issues affecting British rivers, and has participated in television news programs and social media campaigns supporting clean water initiatives.
Feargal Sharkey Videos
Feargal Sharkey Reacts to Water Sector Review
Ed questions campaigner Feargal Sharkey who has spent years calling for action to clean up UK waters on the water sector review.
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