Mike Batt
English singer-songwriter, arranger and director / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael Philip Batt, LVO (born 6 February 1949) is an English singer-songwriter, musician, arranger, record producer, director and conductor. He was formerly the Deputy Chairman of the British Phonographic Industry.
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Birth name | Michael Philip Batt |
Born | (1949-02-06) 6 February 1949 (age 75) Southampton, England |
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Years active | 1969–present |
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Website | www.mikebatt.com |
Having attained significant international recognition as a solo artist, his notable contributions in the UK include creating The Wombles pop act, writing many hits including the chart-topping "Bright Eyes", and the introduction of Katie Melua to the music scene.
He has also conducted many orchestras, including the London Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, Sydney Symphony and Stuttgart Philharmonic in both classical and pop recordings and performances.