Martin Fry Frontman of the group "ABC" Date of Birth: 09.03.1958 Country: Great Britain

1. Biography of Martin Fry
2. The Lexicon of Love
3. ABC's Career
4. Solo Career and Collaborations
5. Charitable Work and Other Collaborations

Biography of Martin Fry

Martin Fry, the frontman of the band "ABC", was born on March 9, 1958, in Manchester, England. He joined the band "ABC" in 1980 when Stephen Singleton and Mark White from the band "Vice Versa" recruited him as the lead vocalist. The band played music in the new romantic movement, along with bands like "Duran Duran," "Spandau Ballet," and "The Human League." Their first single, "Tears Are Not Enough," reached the top 20 of the British charts in 1981. Drummer David Palmer joined "ABC" shortly after.

The Lexicon of Love

In 1982, the band released their second album, titled "The Lexicon of Love". The album featured songs about unrequited love, with heavy rhymes, which became iconic in the performance of "ABC". It reached the top of the British charts.

ABC's Career

From 1982 to 1992, "ABC" released six studio albums, with the last one being titled "Abracadabra". During this time, the band went through significant lineup changes, with Martin Fry and Mark White being the only constant members. After recording the album "How to Be a...Zillionaire!" in 1985, Martin Fry was hospitalized with a diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease. In 1992, "ABC" disbanded, and Martin Fry pursued a solo career.

Solo Career and Collaborations

In 1997, Martin Fry recorded the album "Skyscraping" under the name of the band "ABC". The album paid tribute to British music legends such as David Bowie, and bands like "Roxy Music" and "The Sex Pistols". Glenn Gregory from "Heaven 17" and Kate Lowndes from "Honeyroot" participated in the recording. In 2001, Martin Fry embarked on a tour called "Night of the Proms", featuring a 72-piece orchestra and a 50-member choir.

Charitable Work and Other Collaborations

Martin Fry frequently performs at charity concerts, such as "Go West", aimed at helping those affected by poliomyelitis. He has also contributed songs to the film "Music and Lyrics" starring Hugh Grant, and even provided vocal training to Grant. In 2005, he went on a tour of the UK with Tony Hadley, the former vocalist of "Spandau Ballet". The recording from this tour was released on CD and DVD under the title "Tony Hadley vs. Martin Fry". In 2008, he participated in the "Regeneration Tour" in the United States, which aimed to support human rights.

Overall, Martin Fry has had a successful career as the frontman of "ABC" and as a solo artist, collaborating with various musicians and making contributions to both the music industry and charitable causes.