David Sylvian Musical artist

David Sylvian (born David Alan Batt, 23 February 1958) is an English singer-songwriter and musician who came to prominence in the late 1970s as the lead vocalist and main songwriter in the group Japan. His subsequent solo work is described by AllMusic critic Jason Ankeny as "a far-ranging and esoteric career that encompassed not only solo projects but also a series of fascinating collaborative efforts." Sylvian's solo work has been influenced by a variety of musical styles and genres, including jazz, avant-garde, ambient, electronic, and progressive rock.

Personal facts

David Sylvian
Birth dateFebruary 23, 1958
Hometown
Beckenham

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Musical artist

Career started1974
associated musical artist
Robert Fripp
Japan (band)
Nine Horses
Rain Tree Crow
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Electronic music
Jazz
New wave music
Classical music
Ambient music
Art rock
Alternative rock
Avant-garde music
record label
Samadhi Sound
Virgin Records

David Sylvian on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.davidsylvian.com/diedinthewool
  2. http://www.manafon.com
  3. http://www.sylvianbiography.com