Billy Mackenzie
Billy Mackenzie | |
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MacKenzie performing at the University of Dundee in 1985 | |
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| Birth name | William MacArthur MacKenzie |
| Born | 27 March 1957 Dundee, Scotland |
| Died | 22 January 1997 (aged 39) Auchterhouse, Angus, Scotland |
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| Years active | 1976–1997 |
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| Formerly of | The Associates |
William MacArthur MacKenzie (27 March 1957 – 22 January 1997) was a Scottish singer and songwriter, known for his distinctive high tenor voice. He was the co-founder and lead vocalist of post-punk and new wave band the Associates. He also had a brief solo career releasing his debut studio album, Outernational, in 1992, his only solo album released during his lifetime.