Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
March 24, 1949
Place of Birth:
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK
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Nick Lowe
Biography
Nicholas Drain Lowe (born 24 March 1949) is an English singer-songwriter, musician and producer. A noted figure in pub rock, power pop[1] and new wave, Lowe has recorded a string of well-reviewed solo albums. Along with being a vocalist, Lowe plays guitar, bass guitar, piano and harmonica.
He is best known for the songs "Cruel to Be Kind" (a US top 40 single) and "I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass" (a top 10 UK hit), as well as his production work with Elvis Costello, Graham Parker, and others. Lowe also wrote "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding", a hit for Costello and "I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'n' Roll)", a hit for Rockpile bandmate Dave Edmunds.
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Nick Lowe with Los Straitjackets: Live from First Avenue | |
| 2013 | Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance | Self |
| 2012 | Don't Ask Me Questions: The Unsung Life of Graham Parker & The Rumour | Self |
| 2012 | Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012 | Voice, guitar |
| 2012 | Nick Lowe: AVO Session | Performer |
| 2012 | Sensitive Man | Self |
| 2011 | Nick Lowe: Live in Japan | |
| 2009 | Nick Lowe: Quiet Please... The Videos | Performer |
| 2007 | If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story | Self |
| 2007 | Nick Lowe: BBC Four Sessions | Performer |
| 2005 | The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned | Self |
| 1987 | Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo | Self - Performer |
| 1986 | The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978 | Self |
| 1981 | Concerts for the People of Kampuchea | Self |
| 1980 | Rockpile: Live at Rockpalast | Performer |
| 1979 | Rockpile: Born Fighters | Self |
| 1979 | They Called it Sten: Rockpile Live in Denmark | Performer |
| 1978 | If It Ain't Stiff, It Ain't Worth a Fuck | Self |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Conan | Self |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Self |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Self - Musical Guest |
| 1975 | Austin City Limits | Self |
| 1974 | Rockpalast | |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self |