British musician (1956–1980)
1956 — 1980
Quick Facts
Profession
British musician (1956–1980)
Born
July 15, 1956
Died
1980 (age ~24)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
composer, poet, singer
1956
Born in Stretford (1956-07-15)
1980
Died in Macclesfield
About
Ian Kevin Curtis was an English singer, songwriter and musician. He was the lead vocalist, songwriter, and occasional guitarist of the band Joy Division, with whom he released the albums Unknown Pleasures (1979) and Closer (1980).
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Ian Kevin Curtis was an English singer, songwriter and musician. He was the lead vocalist, songwriter, and occasional guitarist of the band Joy Division, with whom he released the albums Unknown Pleasures (1979) and Closer (1980).
The name Kevin means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: *ǵenh₁- Name of a seventh-century Irish saint, from Caoimhghin or Caoimhín, from lit=dear birth/person. It first became popular outside Ireland in the mid-twentieth century.". It is of English origin.
Kevin Curtis was born on July 15, 1956.
Kevin Curtis died in 1980, at approximately 24 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: *ǵenh₁- Name of a seventh-century Irish saint, from Caoimhghin or Caoimhín, from lit=dear birth/person. It first became popular outside Ireland in the mid-twentieth century.
The name Kevin is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: *ǵenh₁- Name of a seventh-century Irish saint, from Caoimhghin or Caoimhín, from lit=dear birth/person. It first became popular outside Ireland in the mid-twentieth century.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Kevin
Kevin — July 15, 1956
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Would you name your baby Kevin?
Guestbook
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
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