Michael Nolan, a renowned Irish singer, burst onto the scene on December 7, 1954, and has since become an integral part of the British pop landscape as one of the original members of the iconic group Bucks Fizz, now rebranded as The Fizz.
Nolan's odyssey commenced in the mid-1970s, marked by his performances in local pubs around the esteemed city of London, where he showcased his skills as a guitarist and vocalist, primarily rendering old Irish ballads to captivated audiences. Prior to finding his footing in a serious musical endeavor, Nolan auditioned for various groups, seeking to hone his craft as a vocalist, before ultimately securing a spot in his first notable band, Brooks, in 1976. Under the guidance of the astute Freya Miller, who would later go on to manage the renowned Shakin' Stevens, Brooks consisted of a talented quintet, featuring Nolan, Ben Ellison, John Humphreys, and Peter Pereira.
Buckinghamshire-born singer-songwriter Nolan embarked on a music career, despite never achieving widespread commercial recognition. It wasn't until 1980 that his fortunes began to shift, courtesy of a fortuitous encounter with Nichola Martin, a renowned composer and manager. Martin had penned a song titled "Making Your Mind Up", which she was determined to submit for the prestigious 1981 Eurovision Song Contest. Nolan partnered with Martin, recording a demo of the song, and their collaborative efforts ultimately paid off as "Making Your Mind Up" secured a coveted spot as a finalist in the esteemed competition.
Martin, a talented individual, embarked on an endeavor to gather a collective of skilled artists around the renowned filmmaker, Christopher Nolan. He successfully collaborated with a trio of exceptional vocalists, comprising Bobby G, Cheryl Baker, and Jay Aston, to form the esteemed musical ensemble, Bucks Fizz.
This newly formed group subsequently participated in the prestigious 1981 A Song for Europe competition, where they triumphantly won over the judges with their captivating performance of the song "Making Your Mind Up." The group's remarkable achievement did not go unnoticed, as they went on to claim the coveted title of Eurovision Song Contest winners on April 4, 1981.
The group's sudden and meteoric rise to fame was nothing short of astonishing, with their chart-topping single "Making Your Mind Up" reaching the pinnacle of success in numerous countries, including the United Kingdom, where it secured the number one spot.
Bucks Fizz, a renowned pop group in the UK, experienced an unprecedented surge in popularity over the subsequent years, with a plethora of hit singles and albums, featuring not one, but two additional number one hits, "The Land of Make Believe" and "My Camera Never Lies", which solidified their position as a dominant force in the music industry.
Meanwhile, Nolan, the group's male lead, became an object of affection for numerous fans, thanks to his captivating good looks, which earned him the coveted title of the group's male pin-up. Moreover, his impressive vocal abilities on the top ten hit "Now Those Days Are Gone" garnered him widespread critical acclaim, further cementing his status as a talented artist.
It was in the year 1984 that the renowned British pop group Bucks Fizz found themselves entangled in a harrowing coach crash, an unfortunate incident that would have a profound impact on the life and career of its talented member, Mike Nolan.
As a result of the devastating crash, Nolan suffered severe injuries, which left him in a coma for a period of three days. The recuperation process was a long and arduous one, with Nolan requiring a full six months to recover from his ordeal.
The aftermath of the crash would have lasting effects on Nolan, a testament to the profound impact that the incident had on his life. To this day, the consequences of that fateful event continue to be felt, a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment.
Since the dawn of the year 2004, Nolan has proudly held the esteemed position of a member within the illustrious group known as The Fizz, sharing this distinction with an esteemed collective of former Bucks Fizz members, including the illustrious Cheryl Baker, the talented Shelley Preston, who joined the ensemble from 2004 to 2009, and the accomplished Jay Aston, who has been an integral part of the group since the year 2009.
