Nick Lowe
Known for ActingBorn 1949-03-24Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK
Nicholas Drain Lowe (born 24 March 1949) is an English singer-songwriter, musician and producer. A noted figure in pub rock, power pop[1] and new wave, Lowe has recorded a string of well-reviewed solo albums. Along with being a vocalist, Lowe plays guitar, bass guitar, piano and harmonica.
He is best known for the songs "Cruel to Be Kind" (a US top 40 single) and "I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass" (a top 10 UK hit), as well as his production work with Elvis Costello, Graham Parker, and others. Lowe also wrote "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding", a hit for Costello and "I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'n' Roll)", a hit for Rockpile bandmate Dave Edmunds.
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Known for
Sensitive Man
2012 · as Self
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
1981 · as Self
Rockpile: Born Fighters
1979 · as Self
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
1987 · as Self - Performer
If It Ain't Stiff, It Ain't Worth a Fuck
1978 · as Self
If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story
2007 · as Self
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance
2013 · as Self
They Called it Sten: Rockpile Live in Denmark
1979 · as Performer
Nick Lowe: Quiet Please... The Videos
2009 · as Performer
The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned
2005 · as Self
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
1986 · as Self
Nick Lowe: BBC Four Sessions
2007 · as Performer
Don't Ask Me Questions: The Unsung Life of Graham Parker & The Rumour
2012 · as Self
Nick Lowe with Los Straitjackets: Live from First Avenue
2019
Nick Lowe: Live in Japan
2011
Nick Lowe: AVO Session
2012 · as Performer
Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012
2012 · as Voice, guitar