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My Take
Midge Ure earns my respect on two fronts. As a musician, his journey through Slik, Thin Lizzy, Rich Kids, Visage and especially his Ultravox years marks him as a restless, genuinely versatile craftsman who could write, sing and produce. But it's Do They Know It's Christmas? that elevates him for me; he used his talent and standing not for his own glory but to confront famine, and that choice still resonates. The OBE and honorary doctorates feel like fitting acknowledgments. Even the playful detail of 'Midge' being a phonetic reversal of Jim charms me. He's an artist with conscience, and those are rare.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Midge Ure
- Name (Japanese)
- ミッジ・ユーロ
- Reading
- みっじ・ゆーろ
- Born
- October 10, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
- Origin
- Cambuslang, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / guitarist / keyboardist / singer / record producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Stonelaw High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- honorary doctor of the University of Bath
- honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow
- honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Do They Know It's Christmas? | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Midge Ure born?
Born October 10, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Midge Ure from?
Midge Ure is from Cambuslang, United Kingdom.
What does Midge Ure do?
Midge Ure works as singer-songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, singer, record producer.
What is Midge Ure known for?
Notable works include Do They Know It's Christmas?.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.