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Graham GouldmanEnglish rock musician (10cc), composer
Date of Birth: 10.05.1946
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Graham Gouldman
Early Life and CareerGraham Gouldman, an English rock musician, was born on May 10, 1946, in Broughton, Salford, England. He began his musical journey in the 1960s, playing in various Manchester bands such as 'The High Spots', 'The Crevattes', 'The Planets', and 'The Whirlwinds'. In 1964, he formed 'The Mockingbirds' with Stephen Jacobsen and Kevin Godley.
The Mockingbirds and Solo Career
'The Mockingbirds' signed a contract with Columbia Records, but their single 'For Your Love', which later became a hit for 'The Yardbirds', did not capture the label's interest. Instead, they released two singles, 'That's How (It's Gonna Stay)' and 'I Can Feel We're Parting'. They later worked with Decca Records, releasing singles like 'One By One' and 'How to Find a Lover'. Gouldman also recorded songs with other groups such as 'High Society' and 'The Manchester Mob'.
During this time, Gouldman worked in a men's clothing store during the day and played with a semi-professional band at night. He wrote hit songs for various artists, including 'For Your Love', 'Evil Hearted You', 'Bus Stop', 'No Milk Today', 'Pamela, Pamela', and the Australian hit 'Going Home' for Normie Rowe.
In the late 1960s, Gouldman worked for Robbins Music and producer Mickie Most. He then spent four years at Kennedy Street Enterprises in Manchester. Gouldman described this period as a time when he lost confidence in himself as a songwriter.
Before releasing his solo album 'The Graham Gouldman Thing', he released three singles as a solo artist. He also worked with bubblegum pop producers Jerry Kasenetz and Jeff Katz from Super K Productions. However, his experience working on commercial songs led to exhaustion and a loss of confidence.
Joining 10cc and Later Career
In December 1969, Gouldman convinced his employers to let him record a series of songs with three friends. This led to the formation of the band '10cc' in July 1972. Over the next 23 years, '10cc' released several successful albums and singles, including 'The Wall Street Shuffle', 'I'm Not in Love', 'I'm Mandy, Fly Me', 'Art For Art's Sake', 'The Things We Do For Love', and 'Dreadlock Holiday'.
In the late 1990s, Gouldman collaborated with various artists, including Paul Carrack, with whom he co-wrote the hit song 'The Way I'm Feeling Tonight' in 1997. He also worked with Kirsty MacColl, contributing to her album 'Tropical Brainstorm' in 2000.
Gouldman and Godley released four downloadable tracks on their website in 2006. In 2010, it was reported that Gouldman was working on his third solo album. In August 2010, '10cc' headlined the Sunday of the Rhythm Festival.
Throughout his career, Graham Gouldman has made significant contributions to the music industry as a composer, musician, and member of '10cc'.
