Gary Lightbody

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gary Lightbody
Occupation	Rock Singer
Date Of Birth	Jun 15, 1976(1976-06-15)
Age	48
Birthplace	Bangor
Country	United States
Birth City	Maine
Horoscope	Gemini

Gary Lightbody Biography

Gary Lightbody is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on June 15, 1976 in Bangor, Maine, United States. Irish musician who is best recognized as the lead singer and the rhythm guitarist for the alternative rock group Snow Patrol. The group is most well-known for their hit songs “Chasing Cars” and “You Could Be Happy.”

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Gareth John Lightbody OBE (born 15 June 1976) is a Irish singer, songwriter, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Snow Patrol. He has also founded the musical supergroups the Reindeer Section and Tired Pony.

Lightbody formed a band with Mark McClelland and drummer Michael Morrison in 1994, called Shrug. Morrison left the band later, and the band were forced to change the name to Polarbear, as another band had claimed the name. In the band’s first seven years of existence, they added drummer Jonny Quinn, released two albums (Songs for Polarbears, and When It’s All Over We Still Have to Clear Up), and toured with bands such as Levellers, Ash and Travis. The band stayed in Glasgow during the recording of the first two albums. Lightbody used to hold a job at the Nice n Sleazy’s Bar in Sauchiehall Street. Today, Lightbody owns a small place in Glasgow and says he will never leave the country behind, though he resides in Belfast. He feels an attachment to the place, as it gave him his first taste of success.

He married model Vanessa Di Staulo in 2010.

Gary Lightbody Net Worth

Gary Lightbody is one of the richest Rock Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gary Lightbody 's net worth $7 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his first group, Shrug, at age 18 years old. The band later changed the name of their group to Polarbear and later Snow Patrol.

He released three top 5 U.K. albums with Snow Patrol.

Gareth John Lightbody was born in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, to Lynne (née Wray) and Jack Lightbody, on 15 June 1976. Jack Lightbody has been an independent business owner and has roots in Rosemount, Derry. Gary Lightbody has one sister, Sarah, and attended Rathmore Primary School, Rockport School and Campbell College, where he was first introduced to the writings of Seamus Heaney which inspired him to write his own poetry and songs .

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Gary Lightbody height 6 ft 3 in Gary weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Gary Lightbody Dating?

According to our records, Gary Lightbody is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Gary Lightbody’s is not dating anyone.

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In May 2009, Lightbody commenced writing his music column, Gary Lightbody’s Band of the Week, in the magazine Q The Music.com.

Facts & Trivia

Gary Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gary Lightbody celebrates birthday on June 15 of every year.

In July 2012, Lightbody received an Honorary Doctorate in Letters from the University of Ulster at a ceremony in the Millennium Forum, Derry. See also Snow Patrol Awards.

Top Facts about Gary Lightbody

1. Gareth John Lightbody was born 15 June 1976 in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland.
2. He attended Rathmore Primary School, Rockport School and Campbell College, where he was introduced to the writings of Seamus Heaney.
3. He formed a band with Mark McClelland and drummer Michael Morrison in 1994 called “Shrug” which later changed its name to “Polarbear”.
4. He became frustrated by Snow Patrol’s lack of financial success and drank heavily and destroyed their gear for two years.
5. He later met Nick DeCosemo and formed the DJ night “The Spaceship” at the Tay Hotel alongside Roy Kerr, Tom Simpson and Anu Pillai.
6. He is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Snow Patrol.
7. He has founded the musical supergroups The Reindeer Section and Tired Pony.
8. He wrote a song with Anu Pillai called “What Are You Waiting For?” which was released by Freeform Five.
9. He filled in as a DJ for DJ Zane Lowe on the BBC and was voted the best fill-in DJ.
10. He wrote the essay column Gary Lightbody’s Band of the Week for Q magazine.
11. He cameoed in an episode of Game of Thrones playing a Bolton soldier singing “The Bear and the Maiden Fair”.
12. He was influenced by Super Furry Animals, Quincy Jones, Kool and the Gang, AC/DC and KISS as a teen.
13. He was inspired to write songs by the poet Seamus Heaney.
14. He is a supporter of Manchester United and two national football teams.
15. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to music and to charity in Northern Ireland.

Is Gary Lightbody still married?

Gary Lightbody has not had a girlfriend in eight years. He’s a handsome rock star, the lead singer in Snow Patrol, known for great anthems of love and longing like Run and Chasing Cars, but still he’s single.

Who is married to the lead singer of Snow Patrol?

Together at last – Courteney Cox is marrying Snow Patrol musician Johnny McDaid in NI.

Where is Gary Lightbody from?

Bangor, United Kingdom

Is Gary Lightbody British?

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Where does Gary Lightbody live now?

Today, Lightbody owns a small place in Glasgow and says he will never leave the country behind, though he resides in Belfast.