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Edwyn Collins is a guitarist, songwriter and singer-songwriter. Born on August 23, 1959, Edwyn Collins is from Edinburgh, United Kingdom. That works out to 67 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include honorary doctorate (2017). Notable works include A Girl Like You.
My Take
Edwyn Collins is one of my quiet heroes from British music. As the voice of Orange Juice he helped shape the jangly, literate edge of post-punk, and his 1994 solo single A Girl Like You remains an impossibly cool, instantly recognizable global hit. What I respect most is his range, singer, producer and label owner, a true craftsman who never chased the mainstream yet earned an honorary doctorate. His recovery from a serious brain hemorrhage and return to recording only deepens my admiration. He's the kind of stubborn, principled artist whose dedication to his own aesthetic I find genuinely inspiring.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Edwyn Collins
- Name (Japanese)
- エドウィン・コリンズ
- Reading
- えどうぃん・こりんず
- Born
- August 23, 1959 (age 67)
- Origin
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- guitarist / songwriter / singer-songwriter / singer / composer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2017 honorary doctorate
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | A Girl Like You |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.edwyncollins.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mredwyncollins/
- Xhttps://x.com/EdwynCollins
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwyn%20Collins
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A8%E3%83%89%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B3%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BA
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q728039
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Edwyn Collins born?
Edwyn Collins was born on August 23, 1959 and is 67 years old.
Where is Edwyn Collins from?
Edwyn Collins is from Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
What does Edwyn Collins do?
Edwyn Collins works as guitarist, songwriter, singer-songwriter, singer, composer.
What is Edwyn Collins known for?
Edwyn Collins's notable works include A Girl Like You.
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