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My Take
Mick Hucknall is, to me, proof that a single distinctive voice can define an era. With Simply Red he sold over fifty million albums across a quarter-century, channeling American soul through an unmistakably English sensibility. That red hair became iconic, but the real magic was his phrasing, equal parts ache and swagger. I also respect that he never coasted on nostalgia, branching into business and wine ventures with the same appetite he brought to music. His ballads carry a melancholy that ages beautifully, and I find myself returning to them precisely on the quiet, rainy nights they were made for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mick Hucknall
- Name (Japanese)
- ミック・ハックネル
- Reading
- みっく・はっくねる
- Born
- June 8, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rat
- Origin
- Denton, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / composer / businessperson / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Manchester Metropolitan University
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Eckart Witzigmann Prize
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.mickhucknall.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mick%20Hucknall
Frequently asked questions
When was Mick Hucknall born?
Born June 8, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Mick Hucknall from?
Mick Hucknall is from Denton, United Kingdom.
What does Mick Hucknall do?
Mick Hucknall works as singer, composer, businessperson, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.