Bryan Ferry was born in England into a working-class family. His father worked as a farm laborer and cared for pit ponies. Ferry attended Washington Grammar School and later pursued art studies at the University of Newcastle. During his university years, he joined a student band called The City Blues. After graduating, he briefly taught pottery at Holland Park School in London before deciding to pursue a career in music in 1968. He also played with early bands such as the Banshees and the Gas Board before forming Roxy Music.
Ferry gained prominence in the 1970s as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the art rock band Roxy Music. Known for their sophisticated sound and avant-garde aesthetic, Roxy Music enjoyed considerable success in the UK and internationally. The band released several hit singles during the 1970s and 1980s, including “Virginia Plain,” “Street Life,” and a cover of John Lennon’s “Jealous Guy,” which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. Their innovative style and Ferry's distinctive voice helped define an era of British rock.
While still a member of Roxy Music, Ferry launched a successful solo career. Over the years, he has released a wide range of hits including “Let’s Stick Together,” “Slave to Love,” “Don’t Stop the Dance,” and his rendition of Bob Dylan’s “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall.” He is also known for his refined sartorial image and elegant stage presence, which have become central to his artistic identity.
In addition to his original compositions, Ferry is renowned for interpreting songs by other artists. He has released several albums that feature covers and reinterpretations of classic songs, such as These Foolish Things (1973), Another Time, Another Place (1974), and As Time Goes By (1999), which included selections from the Great American Songbook. As of today, combined sales from his solo and Roxy Music work have reportedly surpassed 30 million albums worldwide.
| Birth Date: | 26 Sep, 1945 |
| Age: | 74 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Washington |
| Education: | Newcastle University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | English recording artist; singer and songwriter |
| Twitter Id: | BryanFerry |
| Spouse: | Lucy Ferry[1982-2003] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 50 million |
