Mike Scott was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on December 14, 1958. Scottish vocalist and multi-instrumentalist best known for fronting folk-rock band The Waterboys and solo albums such as Bring Em All In, released in 1995.
His eclecticism has earned him praise from critics and fans alike, as he has shifted genres several times over his career.
He was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland. One of his main inspirations to pursue music was hearing Hank Williams for the first time.