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My Take
Tim Burgess will always be, to me, the voice of the Charlatans and a survivor of the Madchester moment that defined British indie. Coming out of Salford, he carried that scene's swagger but outlasted most of his peers, still fronting the band decades on. What I find genuinely likeable is how he has stayed close to fans, famously hosting communal album listening parties that turned solitary listening into shared experience. That generosity, plus a refusal to chase trends, marks him as an artist with a real centre of gravity. I respect musicians who keep their own colour, and he clearly has.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tim Burgess
- Name (Japanese)
- ティム・バージェス
- Reading
- てぃむ・ばーじぇす
- Born
- May 30, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Salford, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tim Burgess born?
Born May 30, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Tim Burgess from?
Tim Burgess is from Salford, United Kingdom.
What does Tim Burgess do?
Tim Burgess works as singer, songwriter, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.