Andrew Roachford (born January 22, 1965), British singer

Andrew Roachford

January 22, 1965

London, Greater London, United Kingdom

He was the main force behind the band Roachford, who scored their first success in 1989 with the hits "Cuddly Toy" and "Family Manitoba". Formed in 1987, the line-up was Andrew Roachford (vocals, keyboards, percussion), Chris Taylor (drums), Hawi Gondwe (guitars) and Derrick Taylor (bass guitar). Shortly afterward, a seven album recording contract with Columbia was signed. They went on to have a string of success throughout the 1990s, becoming Columbia"s biggest selling United Kingdom act for ten years. Roachford released his first solo album, Heart of the Matter, in 2003. His next album Word of Mouth was released in June 2005 under the band name Roachford. In 2010, Roachford joined Mike + The Mechanics along with Tim Howar. The following year the album The Road was released featuring Roachford and Howar as lead vocalists.

Andrew Roachford

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Background

Andrew Roachford was born in London.

Career

He was the main force behind the band Roachford, who scored their first success in 1989 with the hits "Cuddly Toy" and "Family Manitoba". Formed in 1987, the line-up was Andrew Roachford (vocals, keyboards, percussion), Chris Taylor (drums), Hawi Gondwe (guitars) and Derrick Taylor (bass guitar). Shortly afterward, a seven album recording contract with Columbia was signed.

They went on to have a string of success throughout the 1990s, becoming Columbia"s biggest selling United Kingdom act for ten years.

Roachford released his first solo album, Heart of the Matter, in 2003. His next album Word of Mouth was released in June 2005 under the band name Roachford.

In 2010, Roachford joined Mike + The Mechanics along with Tim Howar. The following year the album The Road was released featuring Roachford and Howar as lead vocalists.

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