Imelda May
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Musicians · b. 1974

Imelda May

Irish singer

Born
10 July 1974
Dublin
Country
Ireland
Active
2002–
Record labels
Decca, Universal Music Group
Discography
10 albums

Biography

Imelda May is a jazz musician who plays bodhrán. Imelda May was born on 10 July 1974 in Dublin. The music is usually filed under rockabilly. Record labels: Decca and Universal Music Group. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “No Turning Back” (2003) to “11 Past the Hour” (2021).

Imelda Mary Higham (née Clabby; born 10 July 1974), professionally known as Imelda May, is an Irish singer, songwriter, television presenter and multi-instrumentalist. She became known for her musical style of rockabilly revival and has also been compared to female jazz musicians such as Billie Holiday. In 2002, she formed her own band and released her debut studio album, No Turning Back (2002). She released her second studio album, Love Tattoo, in 2009. Her third studio album, Mayhem (2010), earned her a nomination for the Choice Music Prize. She released her fourth studio album, Tribal in 2014, and her fifth, Life Love Flesh Blood in 2017 and her sixth 11 Past the Hour, was released on 16 April 2021.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

No Turning Back 2003
2008-12-14: Glee Club, Birmingham, UK 2008 · Live
Love Tattoo 2008
Live at Koko 2009 · Live
Mayhem 2010
Almost Grown 2012
Tribal 2014
Life Love Flesh Blood 2017
Slip of the Tongue 2020
11 Past the Hour 2021

Also plays on

Albums where Imelda May is credited as a sideman

2024 Meanwhile — Eric Clapton background vocals

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Imelda May play?

Imelda May is known for playing bodhrán.

When and where was Imelda May born?

Imelda May was born 10 July 1974 in Dublin.

What are Imelda May's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include No Turning Back (2003), 2008-12-14: Glee Club, Birmingham, UK (2008), Love Tattoo (2008), Live at Koko (2009) and Mayhem (2010).

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