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Adrian Borland
- From
- Hampstead, United Kingdom
- Active
- 1957–1999
- Rating
- ★ 5
- Releases
- 12
- pop rock
- rock
- singer-songwriter
About
Adrian Kelvin Borland (6 December 1957 – 26 April 1999) was an English singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer, best known as the frontman of post-punk band the Sound.
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Following a substantial musical career spanning numerous groups, as well as a solo career, he died by suicide after jumping in front of a train on 26 April 1999. Some have speculated that his death was caused by his symptoms of schizoaffective disorder.
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Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 7ba9565d-dc78-4616-b1c2-9c6191d3b5cc
- ISNI
- 0000000059344642
- IPI
- 00047829841
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 13 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.