Shaun Ryder

Shaun William George Ryder (born 23 August 1962) is an English singer, songwriter and poet. As lead singer of Happy Mondays, he was a leading figure in the Madchester cultural scene during the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1993, he formed Black Grape with former Happy Mondays dancer Bez. He was the runner-up on the tenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.

Shaun Ryder
Ryder performing with Happy Mondays at Coachella in 2007
Background information
Birth nameShaun William George Ryder
Also known asX
Born (1962-08-23) 23 August 1962
Little Hulton, Lancashire, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • television personality
  • author
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • saxophone
  • guitar
  • piano
  • bass
  • tambourine
Years active1980–present
LabelsFactory
Member of
Websitehappymondaysofficial.co.uk
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