Marc Almond is famed for his musical career performing in synthpop and new wave duo Soft Cell, with Marc and the Mambas and in his own solo music. Having released songs such as Tainted Love, Say Hello, Wave Goodbye and What!, Marc became internationally famous as part of Soft Cell reaching No.1 in the UK and landing a position in the Guinness World Record Book for the record that spent the longest time on the Billboard Top 100 Chart. Having enjoyed a successful musical career, Marc continues to perform to audiences on a global scale today, a perfect addition to corporate, private or public music events.
Formed in the 1980s, Soft Cell consisted of Marc and Dave Ball, and they saw immense success with their albums Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret, Non Stop Ecstatic Dancing, The Art of Falling Apart, The Last Night in Sodom and Cruelty Without Beauty. They enjoyed a succession of Top 40 hits and also claimed four Top 20 albums, before they secured one of their biggest achievements with Tainted Love- claiming No.1 in the UK, the Guinness World Record for the record that spent the longest time in the Billboard Top 100 and Best Single at the 1981 Brit Awards. In 1982, Marc also formed Marc and the Mambas, which ultimately disbanded along with Soft Cell in 1984.
Marc’s first solo album was titled Enchanted, released in the 1990s. Within this album, Marc released the song A Lover Spurned, which claimed a spot in the UK’s Top 30 charts. During his solo career, Marc played at venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, Meltdown Festival and Wilton’s Music Hall. He has also released other albums such as Feasting with Panthers, Against Nature, The Dancing Marquis, Heart on Snow and Open All Night. Outside of music, Marc is a passionate Patron of Headway brain trauma charity after he suffered from a terrible motorcycle accident and he has also been appointed OBE for Services to Arts and Culture.
Having enjoyed a highly successful musical career, Marc continues to perform his hit singles well into the 21st century, now booked to perform at a range of corporate events, festivals and private events across the globe. Combining genres of cabaret, art pop, gothic rock, new wave and synthpop, Marc is a versatile performer perfect for a range of audience demographics. With something for all ages, Marc proves both nostalgic for older audiences and exciting for new fans of music from the 80s and 90s. When looking for a versatile famous performer for your next event, don’t hesitate in booking Marc Almond today!
