Craig Reid

Quick Facts

Full Name	Craig Reid
Occupation	Rock Singer
Date Of Birth	Mar 5, 1962(1962-03-05)
Age	62
Birthplace	Edinburgh
Country	Scotland
Horoscope	Pisces

Craig Reid Biography

Craig Reid is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on March 5, 1962 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Musician notable for being part of the duo The Proclaimers alongside his twin brother. They became best known for singing with their Scottish accents on songs such as “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” and “Sunshine on Leith.”

The cast and crew of Doctor Who filmed a video of their song “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” to mark the departure of The Doctor, David Tennant.

The Proclaimers are a Scottish rock duo formed in 1983 by twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid, who were born 5 March 1962. They came to attention with their 1987 single “Letter from America”, which reached No. 3 in the United Kingdom, and the 1988 single “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”, which topped charts in Australia, Iceland and New Zealand. The Proclaimers have sold over 5 million albums worldwide.

Craig Reid has acknowledged 1970s punk rock as a major influence, citing the Clash, the Jam, the Damned and the Sex Pistols as inspirational. On the punk influence, Stuff New Zealand remarked that punk bands galvanized the Proclaimers into making “whatever music they liked, in their own way, using their own accents”. Other notable influences included 1960s music, such as the Rolling Stones, the Kinks and the Beatles, as well as later acts such as Dexys Midnight Runners and Bruce Springsteen.

He and twin brother Charlie Reid were born in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland. The band originated in Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland.

Craig Reid Net Worth

Craig Reid is one of the richest Rock Singer from Scotland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Craig Reid 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He attended Bell Baxter High School in Auchtermuchty. He was part of several punk rock bands before The Proclaimers were formed in 1983.

A fan of theirs sent a demo to the English band the Housemartins. After this, they were invited on the Housemartins tour and in turn earned enough exposure to be featured on the Channel Four show The Tube.

Craig Reid and Charles Reid were born in Leith on 5 March 1962 and grew up in Edinburgh, Cornwall and Auchtermuchty. When they lived in Auchtermuchty they attended Bell Baxter High School.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Craig Reid Dating?

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The Proclaimers consistently tour the world, and have released 11 studio albums since 1987, the most recent being 2018’s Angry Cyclist, as well as three compilation albums and a DVD.

Facts & Trivia

Craig Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Scotland. Craig Reid celebrates birthday on March 5 of every year.

Sunshine on Leith’s following concert tour included a performance at the 1989 Glastonbury Festival, playing to an audience of over 65,000.

Are Charlie and Craig Reid twins?

The Proclaimers are a Scottish rock duo formed in 1983 by twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid who were born on 5 March 1962.

Who is Craig Reid?

A dynamic hospitality industry leader respected for his expertise in hotel development, management and service excellence , Craig joined Auberge in January 2014, following a noteworthy career with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts that spanned more than three decades.

How old is Craig Reid?

60 years (March 5, 1962)

Are The Proclaimers religious?

“There’s a belief in God, that’s for sure,” in Proclaimers material, Reid said, though that faith is by no means cut-and-dried. “I’m very unsure about religion, I’m suspicious of it and I certainly couldn’t call myself a Christian as such.

What are Scottish twins?

Years ago, when two children were born within 12 months of each other , people often referred to them as “Irish twins.” And when three children were born to the same mother within three years, they were called “Irish triplets.” But today these phrases are considered outdated and are less frequently used, particularly …