Feargal Sharkey Biography

Feargal Sharkey is a singer from Northern Ireland most widely known as the lead vocalist of the punk band The Undertones in the 1970s and 1980s, and for solo works in the 1980s and 1990s. His 1985 solo single “A Good Heart” was an international success.

10 Quick Facts About Feargal Sharkey

• Name: Feargal Sharkey
• Age: 65 Years Old
• Birthday: August 8
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches
• Nationality: Ireland
• Occupation: Singer
• Marital Status: Married
• Salary: Not Known
• Net worth: $13 million

Feargal Sharkey Age

Feargal is 65 years old. He was born on 13 August 1958, in Derry, Northern Ireland. He celebrates his birthday on August 13 every year and his birth sign is Leo.

Feargal Sharkey Height

Feargal stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches.

Feargal Sharkey Weight

Feargal has moderate weight.

Early Life and Education

Feargal studied at St. Peters Secondary School, run by Christian Brothers. There, he joined the Scout movement and by 1976 became a scout leader. In February of that year, he met the members of a still unnamed band, ‘The Undertones’, at a scout hall and started rehearsing with them.

Rise to Fame

Feargal rose to the limeight for being the lead vocalist of punk band The Undertones in the 1970s and 1980s, and for solo works in the 1980s and 1990s. His 1985 solo single “A Good Heart” was an international success.

Feargal Sharkey Parents

Feargal was born in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. His father, Jim Sharkey, an electrician by profession, was an active member of the Electrical Trade Union. His mother’s name was Sibeal Sharkey.

Feargal Sharkey Siblings

Feargal is the second youngest of his parent’s seven children, he has three brothers named Jimmy, Michael, and Diarmuid and three sisters called Patricia, Ursula, and Bridgín.

Feargal Sharkey Wife

Feargal is married to his lovely wife Elizabeth Sharkey and they have at least one son, who was born possibly in 1982.

Feargal Net Worth

Feargal has an estimated net worth of $13 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Singer. Through his various sources of income, Feargal has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Feargal Sharkey Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Sharkey

Feargal Sharkey Wiki

• Full Names: Feargal Sharkey
• Popular As: Feargal Sharkey
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Singer
• Nationality: Ireland
• Race / Ethnicity: Not Known
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Feargal Sharkey Birthday

• Age: 65 Years Old
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Date of Birth: August 13, 1958
• Place of Birth: North Ireland
• Birthday: August 13

Feargal Sharkey Body Measurements

• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 8 inches
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: Hazel
• Hair Color: Dark
• Shoe Size: Not Known

Feargal Sharkey Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Jim Sharkey
• Mother: Sibeal Sharkey
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Jimmy Sharkey, Ursula Clifford, Diarmuid Sharkey, Michael Sharkey, Patricia Sharkey, Bridgin Sharkey
• Marital Status: Married
• Dating / Wife: Elizabeth Sharkey
• Children: Son

Feargal Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $13 million
• Salary: Not Known
• Source of Income: Singing Career

Career

Feargal’s debut single was a collaboration with Madness member Cathal Smyth titled “Listen to Your Father”. The single was released on Madness’s label Zarjazz Records in 1984, reaching No. 23 in the UK chart. The track was performed on Top of the Pops with members of Madness.

The Undertones

Feargal joined The Undertones shortly after their formation in 1975. They had several UK hits, with songs such as “Teenage Kicks”, “Here Comes The Summer”, “My Perfect Cousin”, “Wednesday Week” and “It’s Going to Happen!”.

The band split in 1983 citing musical differences, with Sharkey pursuing a solo career and other members of the band forming That Petrol Emotion the following year.

The Assembly

Before his solo career took off, Feargal was also the singer of the one-shot group The Assembly with ex-Yazoo and Depeche Mode member Vince Clarke (pre-Erasure). In 1983 their single “Never Never” was a No. 4 hit in the UK Singles Chart.

Awards and Achievements

Feargal is undoubtedly a fine singer as outlined in the following awards:

• In 2004, Sharkey was awarded the “Scott Piering Award”
• In 2006 he received the “Bottle Award” at the International Live Music Conference
• In 2008, Sharkey was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts, by the University of Hertfordshire
• In 2009 he entered The Guardian’s MediaGuardian 100
• In 2010 he appeared in Wired’s The Wired 100

Feargal was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2019 Birthday Honours for services to music.

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