About
Van Morrison, born George Ivan Morrison on 31 August 1945 in Belfast, is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter. He first led the R&B band Them (1964-1966), recording the classic 'Gloria'. His solo career began with the hit 'Brown Eyed Girl' (1967), followed by the landmark album 'Astral Weeks' (1968), praised for its poetry and influence. 'Moondance' (1970) established him as a major star. His live album 'It's Too Late to Stop Now' (1974) is considered one of the greatest of its kind. He has released over 40 studio albums, blending R&B, jazz, blues, folk, and Celtic traditions, with literary influences from William Blake and W.B. Yeats.
* 1945-08-28
Major works
- Astral Weeks (1968)studio album
- Moondance (1970)studio album
- It's Too Late to Stop Now (1974)live album
- Brown Eyed Girl (1967)single
- Gloria (1964)single
Key milestones
- 1964Formed the band Them in Belfast and recorded 'Gloria'.
- 1993Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- 2015Knighted for services to music and tourism in Northern Ireland.
Themes
Spirituality and mysticismLove and relationshipsMemory and nostalgiaNature and seasonsCultural identity and Celtic roots
Sources: rockhall.com · britannica.com