Philip Oakey
English pop singer
Philip Oakey is a British singer, songwriter and record producer. He is the lead singer, songwriter, and cofounder of British synth-pop band the Human League.Wikipedia
Born | October 2, 1955 |
Hometown | Hinckley, England |
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Albums
Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder
1985
2AM
2012
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