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Wayne Hussey is credited as a guitarist, singer and songwriter. Wayne Hussey was born on May 26, 1958 in Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom. That works out to 68 years old in 2026.
My Take
Wayne Hussey interests me as a musician who graduated from sideman to frontman on his own terms. Moving from guitar duties in the Sisters of Mercy to leading the Mission took real nerve, and I respect anyone willing to step out of a successful shadow to build their own thing. The dark, gothic romanticism of his sound is the kind of music that meets listeners in their loneliest moments rather than chasing trends. Bristol gave English rock another distinct voice, and Hussey has spent decades sounding like himself. Longevity rooted in conviction always earns my admiration.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Wayne Hussey
- Name (Japanese)
- ウェイン・ハッセイ
- Reading
- うぇいん・はっせい
- Born
- May 26, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- musician / guitarist / singer / songwriter / rock musician
2. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.waynehussey.de/
- Xhttps://x.com/waynehussey4
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne%20Hussey
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q924717
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
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 Wayne Hussey born?
Born May 26, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Wayne Hussey from?
Wayne Hussey is from Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom.
What does Wayne Hussey do?
Wayne Hussey works as musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter, rock musician.
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