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The Proclaimers

BIOGRAPHY

The Proclaimers are a Scottish rock duo formed in 1983 by twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid who were born on 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 “, which topped charts in Australia, Iceland and New Zealand. The Proclaimers have sold over 5 million albums worldwide.First active from 1983 as an acoustic duo, the Proclaimers moved toward band-oriented rock in later works. The Proclaimers’ style draws from a diversity of influences, including country, folk, and punk rock. Their playing range has included roots rock, alternative rock and folk rock, and their music is typified by their Scottish accents. The Proclaimers often tour internationally, and have released 12 studio albums since 1987, the most recent being 2022’s Dentures Out, as well as three compilation albums and a DVD. The band are also known for their support of Scottish independence, and have voiced support for Welsh independence.

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#11066426
Sunshine On Leith
The Proclaimers
ROCK
2018-01-20

Sunshine On Leith

The Proclaimers

2018-01-20 #11066426
Rock Pop