Sam Fender

Singer, songwriter, musician

English North Shields, England

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, songwriter, musician
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth25/04/1994
Age31 years
BirthplaceNorth Shields, England

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Personal Life

ResidenceCouncil estate in North Shields

Family

Parents
FatherAlan Fender (electrician, later music teacher)
MotherShirley Fender (nurse)
Siblings
  • Name: Liam Fender Relation: Older brother (10 years older)

Career

BeginningsStarted performing at age 12 with Dean Thompson; wrote own music by 14; played paid gigs from age 18
Key Releases
  • Title: Hypersonic Missiles Type: Debut album Release Date: 13/09/2019 Chart: #1 UK Albums
  • Title: Seventeen Going Under Type: Second album Release Date: 08/10/2021
Awards
  • Five Brit Awards
  • 2018 BRIT Critics' Choice Award
  • BBC Sound of 2018

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Grew up in poverty after parents' separation; supported mother who had mental illness
2. Tended bar at Low Lights Tavern after high school and played music there
3. Known for high tenor voice, Geordie accent, and songwriting on social issues
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