James Dean Bradfield
- January 5, 2024
- Guitarist
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James Dean Bradfield Biography
| Name | James Dean Bradfield |
| Birthday | Feb 21 |
| Birth Year | 1969 |
| Place Of Birth | Pontypool |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Spouse | Mylène Halsall |
James Dean Bradfield is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on February 21, 1969 in Pontypool, Wales. Guitarist and lead vocalist for the Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers.
He was also joined by bandmates Nicky Wire and Richey Edwards on Manic Street Preachers.
He currently lives in Llandaff, Cardiff. Despite having once said “I always get bored of the company of women really quickly,” he married the band’s PR agent Mylène Halsall in a ceremony in Florence, Italy on 11 July 2004. The couple have two children. He is a supporter of Cardiff Blues and Nottingham Forest. In 2015, Bradfield and fellow Manic Sean Moore went to Patagonia in aid of the Velindre charity.
In late April 2006, a track from Bradfield’s debut solo single entitled “That’s No Way to Tell a Lie” premiered on Janice Long’s show on Radio 2. It became the first single from the album and was released on 10 July while the album, entitled “The Great Western”, was released on 24 July. The single debuted at #18 in the UK single charts while the album debuted at #22 on the album charts. The positions were considered relatively successful considering the lack of promotion. In support of the album, Bradfield played a series of solo gigs in May 2006 in Manchester, Glasgow, Dundee, Nottingham, Birmingham and London. The setlists consisted of tracks from “The Great Western” as well as several Manics tracks including “This Is Yesterday” and “Ocean Spray”. He also played one further date at London ULU in June 2006, featuring a similar setlist to the other gigs. Bradfield also performed at the 2006 V Festival in late August. He embarked on his first full UK tour – consisting of 15 dates – in October. A second single, ‘An English Gentleman’ was lifted from “The Great Western” prior to the tour and entered the UK chart at #31 on 1 October 2006.
His cousin Sean Moore is also in Manic Street Preachers; he grew up in Bradfield’s household. He married Mylène Halsall in 2004; they have two children together.
James Dean Bradfield Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Guitarist |
| House | Living in own house. |
James Dean Bradfield is one of the richest Guitarist from Wales. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Dean Bradfield 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was bullied relentlessly as a child.
He released solo singles like the #18 song “That’s No Way to Tell a Lie.”
James Dean Bradfield (born 21 February 1969) is a Welsh singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. He is known for being the lead guitarist and lead vocalist for the Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. Following Richey Edwards’ disappearance, he also became as rhythm guitarist for the band, sharing the duties with the bassist Nicky Wire only for their recording session.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
James Dean Bradfield height 5 ft 6 in James weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is James Dean Bradfield Dating?
According to our records, James Dean Bradfield married to Mylène Halsall. As of December 1, 2023, James Dean Bradfield’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Wales. James Dean Bradfield celebrates birthday on February 21 of every year.
Top Facts about James Dean Bradfield
- James Dean Bradfield is a Welsh musician and songwriter.
- He is best known as the lead vocalist of Manic Street Preachers.
- Bradfield was born on February 21, 1969 in Pontypool, Wales.
- He formed Manic Street Preachers with his school friends in 1986.
- The band has released 13 studio albums to date.
- Bradfield’s musical influences include The Clash and Guns N’ Roses.
- He is also a talented guitarist and pianist.
- Bradfield has collaborated with other artists such as Kylie Minogue and Tom Jones.
- In addition to music, he has also acted in films and TV shows.
- Bradfield continues to tour and record with Manic Street Preachers today.
Is James Dean Bradfield still married?
He currently lives in Llandaff, Cardiff. Despite having once said “I always get bored of the company of women really quickly,” he married the band’s PR agent Mylène Halsall in a ceremony in Florence, Italy on 11 July 2004. The couple have two children.
What happened to the lead singer of Manic Street Preachers?
Edwards is widely presumed to have taken his own life at age 27 and was declared legally dead in November 2008. But there is no definitive proof that he died by suicide.
Where do the Manic Street Preachers live?
Their first single was in a punky vein (‘Suicide Alley’) and their debut album in 1992 (‘Generation Terrorists’) quickly launched them to cult status across the world. Manic Street Preachers live at Brighton Dome 14.10.
Who is the lead singer of the Manic Street Preachers?
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Do the Manic Street Preachers speak Welsh?
Manic Street Preachers are of a generation that came of age during a resurgence in Cymraeg the Welsh language , when speaking the native tongue rendered authority as well as authenticity.