Nicky Wire

About Nicky Wire

He is a singer-songwriter and bassist for the Welsh band Manic Street Preachers, and was born Nicholas Allen Jones.

Nicholas Allen Jones, better known as Nicky Wire, is the lyricist, bassist and occasional singer of Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. Prior to joining the group, Wire studied politics at university; this will later affect his lyrical works. He co-wrote the band's lyrics from 1989 to 1995 and is the band's lead lyricist from 1995 to today. In addition to his work with Manic Street Preachers, Wire released a solo album, I Killed the Zeitgeist, in 2006.

Years active	1986–present
Associated acts	Manic Street Preachers
Origin	Blackwood, Wales
Labels	Columbia
Genres	Alternative rock, punk rock, hard rock, post-punk, glam punk, indie rock
Birth name	Nicholas Allen Jones
Occupation(s)	Musician, lyricist, songwriter, photographic artist
Born	January 20, 1969, Llanbadoc, Monmouthshire, Wales
Instruments	Bass, vocals, guitar, piano, percussion, omnichord

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Trivia

He was chosen as Chair of the Advisory Board for the commercial Xfm South Wales Radio Station in 2007.

Nicky Wire before fame

He began playing football at an early age and, at the age of 14, was captain of the Welsh national schoolboys' squad.

Achievement of Nicky Wire

In 2007, he was appointed to the Advisory Board of the commercial Xfm South Wales Radio Station.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Nicky Wire family life

In 1993, he married Rachel, his childhood sweetheart, and they have two children, Stanley and Clara.

Associations of Nicky Wire

Break My Heart Slowly, his debut solo track, premiered on 6music with Phil Jupitus in 2006.

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