Ian Moor

Ian Moor
Born (1974-01-04) January 4, 1974
North Ferriby, East Riding of Yorkshire
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 1999-
Associated acts Chris De Burgh

Ian John Moor (born 4 January 1974, in North Ferriby, East Riding of Yorkshire) is an English singer,[1] and the Stars in Their Eyes Champion of Champions.[2]

Career

Used to run a pub night called the Crusader Tour around Holderness. In 1999 Moor won the ITV show Stars in Their Eyes produced by Granada Television, Manchester in 1999, with his impersonation of Irish musician and songwriter Chris De Burgh. He sang De Burgh's 1986 song "The Lady in Red".[3]

The following year, in 2000 Moor returned for his final appearance on Stars in Their Eyes as a guest, returning for the eleventh series live grand final, (won by the Freddie Mercury impersonator). Moor was joined on stage during his performance by De Burgh for a duet. Following success on Stars in Their Eyes, in 2000, Moor went on to record an album with BMG. Entitled Naturally, which peaked at position 38 on the UK Albums Chart Top 40 albums list.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "STARS IN EYES CHAMP TO MEET IDOL". Daily Mirror. June 7, 1999. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  2. ↑ "10 things you didn't know about..." Coventry Evening Telegraph. March 18, 2000. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  3. ↑ Betts, Graham (2005-10-01). Complete UK Hit Albums 1956-2005. HarperCollins UK. p. 277. ISBN 9780007205325. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  4. ↑ "IAN MOOR". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
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