The Waterboys is currently touring across 3 countries and has 21 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Alfândega do Porto in Porto, after that they’ll be at Regent Theatre in Ipswich. See all your opportunities to see them live below!
What country are the Waterboys from?
United Kingdom
The Waterboys/Origin
What was the Waterboys biggest hit?
“A Girl Called Johnny”
How old is Mike Scott Waterboys?
62 years (December 14, 1958)
Mike Scott/Age
How many members are in the Waterboys?
| The Waterboys | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Post-punk alternative rock Celtic folk |
| Years active | 1983–1993; 2000–present |
| Members | Mike Scott Steve Wickham Ralph Salmins Brother Paul Brown |
| Past members | List of Waterboys members |
Is Mike Scott Irish?
Michael Scott (born 14 December 1958) is a Scottish singer, songwriter and musician. He is the founding member, lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of rock band The Waterboys. Scott currently lives in Dublin, Ireland.
Who wrote how long will I love you?
Mike Scott
How Long Will I Love You/Composers
When was whole of the moon in the charts?
1985
The single was not a big success when initially released in 1985, only making the lower ends of the chart, although it reached number 12 on the Australian chart….The Whole of the Moon.
| “The Whole of the Moon” | |
|---|---|
| Released | 14 October 1985 (UK) 21 November 1985 (US) 2 April 1991 (Re-issue) |
Are the Waterboys Irish or Scottish?
The Waterboys are a Scottish-Irish folk rock band formed in Edinburgh in 1983 by Scottish musician Mike Scott.
What is Mike Scott salary?
788,872 USD (2014)
Mike Scott/Salary
Who wrote whole of the moon?
The Whole of the Moon/Lyricists
Who wrote Fisherman’s Blues?
Steve Wickham
Mike Scott
Fisherman’s Blues/Composers
Where did the band The Waterboys come from?
The Waterboys are a rock band originating from Edinburgh, Scotland and were formed in 1983 by Mike Scott. The line up, location and style of the band has changed over their long career yet there has been a consistent mixture of celtic rock with traditional rock & roll.
When did The Waterboys release this is the sea?
The Waterboys (officially a trio of Scott, Thistlethwaite and Wallinger with a slew of guests) released their third album, This Is the Sea, in October 1985.
Where are The Waterboys playing in the UK?
The Waterboys will play this year’s Het Groot Verlof Festival in LEUVEN, BELGIUM on Fri 17 July. This is a free entrance festival. More info: The Waterboys are playing at Audley End Stately Home, SAFFRON WALDEN, ESSEX UK on Sat 15 August. Van Morrison will headline.
Who was the only constant member of the Waterboys?
Mike Scott has remained as the only constant member throughout the band’s career. They have explored a number of different styles, but their music is mainly a mix of folk music with rock and roll. They dissolved in 1993 when Scott departed to pursue a solo career.
