Marti Pellow

Quick Facts

Full Name	Marti Pellow
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Mar 23, 1965(1965-03-23)
Age	59
Birthplace	Clydebank
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Scotland
Horoscope	Pisces

Marti Pellow Biography

Marti Pellow is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on March 23, 1965 in Clydebank, Scotland, United Kingdom. The lead musician of Scottish pop group Wet Wet Wet who has worked with a range of musicians such as Lead singer of the Scottish pop band Wet Wet Wet who has collaborated with a variety of musicians, including Chris Difford of Squeeze. of Squeeze.

He sang “Beyond The Sea” in live duets together with He performed “Beyond The Sea” in a live duet with George Benson in 2010. in 2010.

Pellow enjoyed success with Wet Wet Wet throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. However, in 1997 drummer Tommy Cunningham left the band over a royalties dispute and its success waned immediately. Pellow was by this time addicted to heroin. On finally overcoming his addiction, he stated: “It was textbook. I couldn’t function without it. But there’s no romantic side to heroin – it’s no good.”

In 1982, at the age of seventeen, McLachlan, who was training to be a painter and decorator, formed a band with three friends from Clydebank High School in his hometown. The friends were Tommy Cunningham, Graeme Clark and Neil Mitchell, and the band’s name was Vortex Motion. This was subsequently changed to Wet Wet Wet, a title taken from the Scritti Politti song, “Gettin, Havin’ and Holdin'”. McLachlan also changed his birth name in favour of the stage name Marti Pellow, created from his mother’s maiden name Pellow and the nickname he was given at school (“Smarty”).

His wife was Eileen Catterson.

Marti Pellow Net Worth

Marti Pellow is one of the richest Pop Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Marti Pellow 's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He founded Vortex that was later changed to Wet Wet Wet in 1982.

He also has released seven solo albums in 2001.

Marti Pellow (born Mark McLachlan; 23 March 1965) is a Scottish singer. He was the lead singer of the Scottish pop group Wet Wet Wet, from their formation in 1982 until their first split in 1997, and again from their reformation in 2004 to their second split in 2017. He has also recorded albums as a solo artist, and performed as an actor in musical theatre productions in both the West End and on Broadway.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Marti Pellow height 5 ft 11 in Marti weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Marti Pellow Dating?

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

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In November 2003, he issued an album of cover versions, Between the Covers, the single from which was Neil Young’s “A Lot of Love”.

Facts & Trivia

Marti Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Marti Pellow celebrates birthday on March 23 of every year.

Between February and July 2007, Pellow performed at several jazz clubs and at jazz festivals (Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and The Pigalle Club in London being two examples), the Cheltenham Jazz Festival and “Ronnie Scott’s in the Park” in Woburn. These gigs were followed in April 2008 by the release of his jazz album, Sentimental Me, on Rhino Records (UK), containing well-known jazz songs he sang at the above-mentioned gigs and a self-penned song, as well as an accompanying tour throughout the UK.

Why did Marti leave Wet Wet Wet?

After more than three decades with Wet Wet Wet, Marti Pellow has announced he is leaving the band to concentrate on his solo career as a singer, songwriter and actor. Pellow previously left Wet Wet Wet in May 1999, and the group then disbanded. However, they reformed in March 2004.

Is Marti Pellow in a relationship?

Marti has been in a long-term relationship with his partner Eileen for more than 20 years and the pair live together in Windsor. They met in 1990 and began their whirlwind romance with a date at a Saturday afternoon Rangers match. Eileen, 51, was formerly Miss Scotland and worked for many years as a successful model.

Why are Wet Wet Wet called that?

The band name Wet Wet Wet was chosen from a line in the 1982 Scritti Politti song “Gettin’ Havin’ & Holdin'” (“it’s tired of joking… wet, wet with tears”) , and McLachlan changed his name to stage name “Marti Pellow”. Their first professional gig was a New Year’s Eve show at Glasgow’s Barrowlands.

Does Marti Pellow still sing with Wet Wet Wet?

Pellow left Wet Wet Wet in May 1999, effectively disbanding the group. They reformed, however, in March 2004. On 28 July 2017, Pellow departed from Wet Wet Wet to focus on his solo career.

Who knocked Love Is All Around off Number 1?

The Scottish group started their bonkers 15-week stretch at No. 1 in May 1994. 20 years ago this week, Wet Wet Wet had just landed at No. 1 with a cover of the Troggs classic ‘Love Is All Around’.