Andrew Strong (born 14 November 1973) is an Irish singer and the son
of Irish musician and singing coach Robert (Rob) Strong. He grew up in
Omagh, County Tyrone (where his father lived while performing with
showbands), and Naas, County Kildare. He starred as Deco Cuffe in the
1991 cult film The Commitments based on the book by Roddy Doyle. In
1992, he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a
Supporting Role for his performance in The Commitments, and with the
cast, received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Pop
Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.Since then, Strong has
released a number of albums, including a platinum disc, and toured
with artists including The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Prince, Lenny
Kravitz and Bryan Adams.Strong does not tour with the official tribute
act to the Commitments, although he did perform with the original cast
for the 20th anniversary concert in the O2 Arena in Dublin in March
2011.
of Irish musician and singing coach Robert (Rob) Strong. He grew up in
Omagh, County Tyrone (where his father lived while performing with
showbands), and Naas, County Kildare. He starred as Deco Cuffe in the
1991 cult film The Commitments based on the book by Roddy Doyle. In
1992, he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a
Supporting Role for his performance in The Commitments, and with the
cast, received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Pop
Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.Since then, Strong has
released a number of albums, including a platinum disc, and toured
with artists including The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Prince, Lenny
Kravitz and Bryan Adams.Strong does not tour with the official tribute
act to the Commitments, although he did perform with the original cast
for the 20th anniversary concert in the O2 Arena in Dublin in March
2011.
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