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Edwyn Collins

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Musician

The Resume

    (August 23, 1959- )
    Frontman of Orange Juice (1976-1984)
    Albums with Orange Juice include 'You Can't Hide Your Love Forever' (1981), 'Rip it Up' (1982) and 'Orange Juice' (1984)
    Solo albums include 'Hope and Despair' (1989), 'Hellbent on Compromise' (1990), 'Gorgeous George' (1994), 'I'm Not Following You' (1997) and 'Doctor Syntax' (2002)
    Best known for his hit 'A Girl Like You' (1994)

Why he might be annoying:

    He is a one hit wonder, with 'A Girl Like You' (1994).
    His former group, Orange Juice, were also one hit wonders, with 'Rip it Up' (1983).
    He is reputedly stubborn and difficult to work with.
    He has a pouty, effeminate appearance.

Why he might not be annoying:

    After ten years of obscurity, his 'A Girl Like You' was an international hit.
    He produces other bands.
    He co-created and starred in a late '90s British sit-com 'West Heath Yard,' which satirized the music industry.
    Although only having one major hit, he maintains a strong fan base, both as a solo artist and with Orange Juice.
    He produces sharp, witty lyrics and has a terrific sense of humor.
    In a February 2005 interview, he admitted to feelings of nausea and dizziness, but attributed it to food poisoning. Two days later, he was hospitalized after suffering a severe cerebral hemorrhage.
    He ranked #68 with 'A Girl Like You' on VH1's '100 Greatest One Hit Wonders.'

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 72.22% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 19 Votes: 89.47% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 27 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 28 Votes: 78.57% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 75 Votes: 65.33% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 87 Votes: 72.41% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 52 Votes: 55.77% Annoying