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Midge Ure

A visionary musician and humanitarian, Midge Ure channels his rock stardom into a global movement, uniting the music world to create the iconic charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" and revolutionize the power of music for good.

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1953

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In short · Acting since 1981, 5 decades active, 20 credits.

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Biography

James Ure, known professionally as Midge Ure, is a Scottish singer-songwriter and record producer. He gained prominence in the 1970s and 1980s as a member of bands such as Slik, Thin Lizzy, Rich Kids, Visage, and Ultravox, which he led after John Foxx's departure. Ure achieved widespread recognition for co-writing and producing the charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in 1984, which he organized with Bob Geldof for the supergroup Band Aid. The single became the second-highest-selling in UK chart history and remains a Christmas staple. Ure also co-organized the Live Aid and Live 8 charity events and serves as a trustee for Band Aid and an ambassador for Save the Children.

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