Van Morrison

George Ivan "Van" Morrison (born August 31, 1945) is a Northern Irish singer and songwriter originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He plays a variety of instruments, including the guitar, harmonica, keyboards, and saxophone.

Influence

Morrison's influence can be readily seen in the music of many major artists, including U2 (much of The Unforgettable Fire), Bruce Springsteen ("Spirit in the Night", "Backstreets"), Bob Seger, Rod Stewart, Patti Smith (her poetic-proto-punk "Gloria" most explicitly), Graham Parker, Thin Lizzy, Dexys Midnight Runners, and numerous others.

Related Topics:
U2 - The Unforgettable Fire - Bruce Springsteen - Bob Seger - Rod Stewart - Patti Smith - Graham Parker - Thin Lizzy - Dexys Midnight Runners

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