Ricky Wilson (singer)
British singer
Charles Richard Wilson (born 17 January 1978) is an English musician and the frontman of five-piece rock band Kaiser Chiefs. In September 2013, Wilson was confirmed as a coach on The Voice UK. He was the winning coach for both the fourth and fifth series of the show, being the first coach to win two years consecutively. Wilson left the show after three series, following the show's move to ITV.
He is also known as a painter.
Early life
Wilson was born in Keighley, West Yorkshire, to Glynne Wilson and TV producer Geoff Wilson. He has one brother, James.
He attended Leeds Grammar School after Ghyll Royd primary school, and later attended Leeds Metropolitan University and completed his BA (Hons) degree in Graphic Arts and Design in 2000 before undertaking his master's degree in Art and Design. He then taught at Leeds College of Art and Design for a year before the band's big break.
Career
Wilson, with Nick Hodgson and Andrew White, formed the band Runston Parva. After the group failed to land a record deal, the band shortened their name to Parva, following their return from university. The band landed a record deal; they were later dropped following the closure of Mantra Recordings.
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