Jez Lowe
John Gerard "Jez" Lowe (born 14 July 1955) is an English folk singer-songwriter. Lowe was born and raised in County Durham, in a family with Irish roots. He is known primarily for his compositions dealing with daily life in North-East England, particularly in his hometown of Easington Colliery. He attended St Francis RC Grammar School in nearby Hartlepool and later studied languages at Sunderland Polytechnic. He performs both as a solo artist and with his backing band, The Bad Pennies. In addition to singing his songs, Lowe accompanies himself and The Bad Pennies on guitar, harmonica, cittern, and piano.
Jez Lowe | |
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Lowe on stage in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Gerard Lowe |
| Born | 14 July 1955 Easington Colliery, County Durham, England |
| Occupation(s) | Folk singer and songwriter |
| Years active | c. 1979–present |
| Website | jezlowe |
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