Ian Moor Explained

Ian Moor
Background:solo_singer
Birth Date:4 January 1974
Birth Place:North Ferriby, East Riding of Yorkshire
Occupation:Singer, Science Technician
Years Active:1999–present
Associated Acts:Chris De Burgh

Ian John Moor (born 4 January 1974, in North Ferriby, East Riding of Yorkshire) is an English singer,[1] and the Stars in Their Eyes Champion of Champions.[2]

Career

In 1999 Moor won the ITV show Stars in Their Eyes produced by Granada Television, Manchester in 1999, with his impersonation of Irish musician and songwriter Chris De Burgh. He sang De Burgh's 1986 song "The Lady in Red".[3]

The following year, in 2000 Moor returned for his final appearance on Stars in Their Eyes as a guest, returning for the eleventh series live grand final, (won by the Freddie Mercury impersonator, Gary Mullen). Moor was joined on stage during his performance by De Burgh for a duet. Following success on Stars in Their Eyes, in 2000, Moor went on to record an album with BMG. Entitled Naturally, it peaked at No. 38 on the UK Albums Chart.[4]

The Society of M.I.C.E.

Moor is a member and supporter of the fundraising group The Society of M.I.C.E.

Notes and References

  1. News: STARS IN EYES CHAMP TO MEET IDOL. 7 June 1999. Daily Mirror. 18 May 2011.
  2. News: 10 things you didn't know about.... https://web.archive.org/web/20140619121056/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-60802357.html. dead. 19 June 2014. 18 March 2000. Coventry Evening Telegraph. 31 March 2013.
  3. Book: Betts, Graham. Complete UK Hit Albums 1956-2005. 30 March 2013. 1 October 2005. HarperCollins UK. 9780007205325. 277.
  4. Web site: IAN MOOR. Official Charts Company. 31 March 2013.