Colin Meloy

Quick Facts

Full Name	Colin Meloy
Occupation	Folk Singer
Date Of Birth	Oct 5, 1974(1974-10-05)
Age	50
Birthplace	Helena
Country	United States
Birth City	Montana
Horoscope	Libra

Colin Meloy Biography

Colin Meloy is one of the most popular and richest Folk Singer who was born on October 5, 1974 in Helena, Montana, United States. Singer- songwriter, songwriter and founder of folk rock group The Decemberists, the band who released the album Castaways and Cutouts and The Hazards of Love.

In 2006, he released an album of his own entitled Colin Meloy Sings In 2006 he released a solo cover album called Colin Meloy Sings Morrissey..

Meloy was born in Helena, Montana. He attended the University of Oregon in Eugene for two years, studying English and theatre. He then returned to Montana and studied creative writing at the University of Montana in Missoula, graduating in 1998.

The Decemberists formed in 2000 after Meloy met Nate Query, who introduced him to keyboardist Jenny Conlee, and the three scored a silent film together. Meloy had met multi-instrumentalist Chris Funk, who was a fan of Tarkio, at a solo show prior to meeting Conlee and Query. Since its formation, Meloy has served as the band’s singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter. His work with The Decemberists thus far entails seven studio albums, eight EPs, thirteen singles, two compilations, and a live album.

Her sister Malie Meloy is a prestigious fiction writer. His wife and he Carson Ellis share a birthday. Together , they have a son called Henry.

Colin Meloy Net Worth

Colin Meloy is one of the richest Folk Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Colin Meloy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a member of various groups throughout his college and high school years Then he relocated to Portland to begin his own career.

The Decemberists took to campuses across the U.S. in advance of the elections of 2008 in the hope of getting the voter.

Colin Patrick Henry Meloy (born October 5, 1974) is an American musician, singer-songwriter and author best known as the frontman of the Portland, Oregon, indie folk rock band The Decemberists. In addition to vocals, he performs with an acoustic guitar, 12-string acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bouzouki, harmonica and percussion instruments.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Colin Meloy Dating?

According to our records, Colin Meloy married to Carson Ellis. As of December 1, 2023, Colin Meloy’s is not dating anyone.

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Meloy began another solo tour in April 2008. This coincided with the release of his debut solo album, Colin Meloy Sings Live!, on the Kill Rock Stars label. Singer-songwriter Laura Gibson was the supporting act for the full tour. As with previous EPs, Meloy sold an EP only available on this run: Colin Meloy Sings Sam Cooke, a collection of five Sam Cooke songs, arranged and performed by Meloy, with Gibson singing harmonies.

Facts & Trivia

Colin Ranked on the list of most popular Folk Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Colin Meloy celebrates birthday on October 5 of every year.

Meloy appeared in the 2013 documentary film Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of “Inside Llewyn Davis”, which detailed a one-off concert in New York City honoring traditional American folk music in preparation for the release of the Coen brothers’ film Inside Llewyn Davis. The concert, organized by T Bone Burnett, featured several notable musicians representing multiple generations; Meloy performed a cover of Jackson C. Frank’s “Blues Run the Game” as well as a version of “Joe Hill” alongside Joan Baez and Gillian Welch.

Are the Decemberists still together?

The Decemberists have announced a summer tour, which stretches across the month of August. They’ll start in Montana at the beginning of the month before concluding in Georgia, with Brigid Mae Power opening all dates.

Where is Colin Meloy from?

Helena, MT

How old is Colin Meloy?

47 years (October 5, 1974)

Who is the lead singer of The Decemberists?

Lead singer, songwriter, guitarist Colin Meloy of the indie pop quartet The Decemberists. The group hails from Portland, Oregon.

How much does it cost to book The Decemberists?

One example fee to book The Decemberists is in the starting range of $75,000-$149,999. Also, their speaking fee might be different than the fee shown for the cost to perform or to just appear. Popularity, career stage, along with current demand will cause fluctuations in their speaking price too.