Midge Ure is never anything less than an interesting interviewee.Midge Ure is never anything less than an interesting interviewee.
Midge Ure is never anything less than an interesting interviewee. | Getty Images

Midge Ure In His Own Words: 11 entertaining quotes from the Scottish singer on music, Live Aid, Bob Geldof and more

The Ultravox star turns 71 this week (October 10), so we’re taking a look back at the wit and wisdom of Midge Ure.

Midge Ure was born in in Cambuslang, just outside Glasgow, in 1953, and originally worked as an engineer after training at East Kilbride’s National Engineering Laboratory.

He started playing in his first band, called Stumble, in 1969, but started to be a regular in the charts in the 1980s with Visage and Ultravox producing hit singles like Fade to Grey, Vienna, Dancing with Tears in My Eyes and No Regrets.

Most famously, in 1984, he co-wrote and produced Band Aid charity single Do They Know It's Christmas?, which has sold nearly four million copies in the UK alone, and co-organised the Live Aid concert with Bob Geldof.

His solo career includes the number two album The Gift and the hit singles No Regrets and If I Was (a UK number 1).

Still touring today, he’s one of Scotland’s all-time most successful musicians.

Here are 11 memorable quotes from Midge Ure.

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