Jimmy Somerville

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jimmy Somerville
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Jun 22, 1961(1961-06-22)
Age	63
Birthplace	Glasgow
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Scotland
Horoscope	Gemini

Jimmy Somerville Biography

Jimmy Somerville is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on June 22, 1961 in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The most well-known name is the frontman and founder for the UK pop group Bronski Beat as well as The Communards, he released the hit single “Smalltown Boy” with the latter group, as well as a cult version to “Don’t Leave Me This Way” with the latter. He then went on to pursue his own solo career, releasing albums such as Read My Lips (1989) and Dare to Love (1995).

He recorded a cover to He contributed a cover of Cole Porter‘s “From This Moment On” to a charity and tribute album titled Red Hot + Blue.’s “From This Moment On” to an album of tribute and charity entitled Red Hot + Blue.

Somerville grew up in Glasgow in the 1970s. In 1980, he moved to London where he lived in squats. He was able to enjoy the gay scene and also attend the London Gay Teenage Group.

In 1983, Somerville co-founded the synthpop group Bronski Beat, which proceeded to have several hits in the British charts. Their biggest hit was “Smalltown Boy” which reached No. 3 in the UK charts. In the music video Somerville played the song’s titular character who leaves his hostile hometown for the friendlier city, reflecting Somerville’s own experiences when he moved to London.

born James William Somerville, he was raised at home in Glasgow, Scotland. At a time in which LGBT rights had become the focus of heated debate in his home country of UK and he spoke out to the media about being gay.

Jimmy Somerville Net Worth

Jimmy Somerville is one of the richest Pop Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jimmy Somerville 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In the early 1980s Bronski formed Bronski Beat along with fellow musicians Steve Bronski and Larry Steinbachek.

An actor and an actor, he was a vocalist in the 1992 film Orlando as well as in the 1989 film Looking for Langston.

James William Somerville (born 22 June 1961) is a Scottish pop singer and songwriter. He sang in the 1980s with the pop groups Bronski Beat and The Communards, and has also had a solo career. He is known in particular for his powerful and soulful countertenor/falsetto singing voice. He is openly gay; many of his songs, such as “Smalltown Boy”, contain political commentary on gay-related issues.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jimmy Somerville height 5 ft 2 in Jimmy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jimmy Somerville Dating?

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

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Jimmy Somerville has also had an acting career, appearing in Sally Potter’s 1992 film of Virginia Woolf’s Orlando, in Isaac Julien’s 1989 Looking for Langston, and in an episode of the cult science fiction television series Lexx (“Girltown”).

Facts & Trivia

Jimmy Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Jimmy Somerville celebrates birthday on June 22 of every year.

May 2009 saw the release of Somerville’s Suddenly Last Summer album, which contained acoustic interpretations of other people’s songs. The album was initially only available as a digital download but in May 2010 was made available in a limited edition (3,000 copies) CD/DVD in the UK. In late 2010, Somerville released a dance EP called Bright Thing.

Can Jimmy Somerville still sing?

Jimmy Somerville
Genres| Pop synthpop new wave Hi-NRG
Occupation(s)| Singer songwriter
Instruments| Vocals
Years active| 1983–present

Is Jimmy Somerville a vicar?

The Reverend Richard Coles FRSA FKC
Partner(s)| David Coles (né Oldham) (d. 2019)
Religion| Christianity (Anglican)
Church| Church of England
Ordained| 2005

How rich is Jimmy Somerville?

Jimmy Somerville net worth: Jimmy Somerville is a Scottish singer/songwriter who has a net worth of $10 million dollars. Jimmy Somerville was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and first rose to prominence in the music community as the co-founder of the 80s’ synth pop group, Bronski Beat.

How old is Jimmy Somerville?

60 years (June 22, 1961)

What happened to the lead singer of Bronski Beat?

On 12 January 2017, it was revealed that Larry Steinbachek had died the previous month after a short battle with cancer , with his family and friends at his bedside. He was 56. Steve Bronski died on 7 December 2021, at the age of 61, in a Central London flat fire.