Lloyd Cole (born in Buxton on 31 January 1961) is an English-born singer and songwriter, known for his role as lead singer of Lloyd Cole and the Commotions from 1984 to 1989 and for his subsequent solo work. Born in Buxton, Derbyshire, Cole grew up in nearby Chapel en le Frith and went to New Mills Grammar School.
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Scenestr (Australia)
March 25, 2026
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Not wanting to be pigeonholed as a folk singer in his later career, Lloyd Cole's latest visit to Australia sees a subtle reinvention of his live performance.
Lloyd Cole took to the Barbican stage on Saturday evening, understated yet quietly commanding. As the lights dimmed, two original members of The Commotions keyboardist Blair Cowan and guitarist Neil Clark strolled out alongside drummer Signy Jakobsdottir.
Upon opening the Barbican Centre on 3 March 1982, the Queen remarked that it is “one of the wonders of the modern world”. That remains a moot point, however, it can’t be denied that the centre puts on a world-class programme of music, theatre, cinema and visual arts.
