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Public records list Youth as a record producer, songwriter and musician. Born on December 27, 1960, Youth is from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. That works out to 65 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Człowiek ze Złotym Uchem (2012).
My Take
Martin Glover, known as Youth, is the kind of behind-the-scenes force I love to celebrate. Born in Johannesburg yet active in Britain, he began as Killing Joke's bassist and later formed the Fireman with Paul McCartney, a range that genuinely impresses me. Moving from raw punk energy to experimental work with a legend shows a fearless disregard for genre boundaries. I always want to applaud the hidden architects of music, and Youth stands as a perfect example of that overlooked influence.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Youth
- Name (Japanese)
- マーティン・"ユース"・グローヴァー
- Reading
- まーてぃん・"ゆーす"・ぐろーゔぁー
- Born
- December 27, 1960 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rat
- Origin
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Occupation
- record producer / songwriter / musician
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2012 Człowiek ze Złotym Uchem
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.youth.me.uk
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youth%20(musician)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1367219
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Youth born?
Born December 27, 1960 (age 65).
Where is Youth from?
Youth is from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
What does Youth do?
Youth works as record producer, songwriter, musician.
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