Adrian Borland
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Borland in 1990 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Adrian Kelvin Borland |
| Also known as | Joachim Pimento |
| Born | 6 December 1957 Hampstead, London, England |
| Died | 26 April 1999 (aged 41) Wimbledon, London, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1975–1999 |
| Labels | Red Sun, Play It Again Sam, Resolve, Earth |
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| Website | brittleheaven |
Adrian Kelvin Borland (6 December 1957 – 26 April 1999) was an English singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer, best known as the frontman of post-punk band The Sound.
Following a substantial musical career spanning numerous groups, as well as a solo career, he died by suicide after jumping in front of a train on 26 April 1999. Some have speculated that his death was caused by his symptoms of schizoaffective disorder.