Artist artifact
Van Morrison
Sir George Ivan "Van" Morrison is a Northern Irish musician, singer, and songwriter whose recording career started in the 1960s. Morrison's albums have performed well in the UK and Ireland, with more than 40 reaching the UK Top 40, as well as internationally, including in the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Biography
Sir George Ivan "Van" Morrison is a Northern Irish musician, singer, and songwriter whose recording career started in the 1960s. Morrison's albums have performed well in the UK and Ireland, with more than 40 reaching the UK Top 40, as well as internationally, including in the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Influence
A defining presence in Folk, frequently cited across later artists and media.
Historical context
Sir George Ivan "Van" Morrison is a Northern Irish musician, singer, and songwriter whose recording career started in the 1960s. Morrison's albums have performed well in the UK and Ireland, with more than 40 reaching the UK Top 40, as well as internationally, including in the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands. A defining presence in Folk, frequently cited across later artists and media. Northern Irish musician (born 1945).
Associated instruments
- Vocals
- Acoustic Guitar
Specimen note
Northern Irish musician (born 1945).