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Roland Orzabal

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The Resume

    (August 22, 1961- )
    Born in Portsmouth, England
    Vocalist and guitarist for Tears For Fears
    Also a producer and author

Why he might be annoying:

    He reportedly washes his hair only once a month.
    In the Tears For Fears video ‘Shout,’ he looked like he was in pain as he sang.
    He married when he was barely in his 20’s.
    He was the only constant member of Tears For Fears as bandmate Curt Smith repeatedly left and rejoined the band.
    In his 60’s, he resembled an OLDER version of Dave Grohl.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is the master songwriter for Tears For Fears.
    Although he grew up in England, he has Spanish and Argentine roots.
    He and Smith discovered Oleta Adams at a show in Kansas City.
    He co-produced Adams’ 1990 album ‘Circle of One’ which spawned the Top Ten hit ‘Get Here.’
    He wrote the song ‘Sowing the Seeds of Love’ in response to Margaret Thatcher’s election.
    He became a widower in 2017.
    His wife’s death prompted the cancellation of Tears For Fears’ shows for the remainder of that year.
    He remarried in April 2022 to an artist/photographer/writer named Emily.

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 60 Votes: 23.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 60 Votes: 30.0% Annoying