The Beautiful South
| Former Members | Paul HeatonDave RotherayDave HemingwaySean WelchDave SteadBriana CorriganJacqui AbbottAlison Wheeler |
| Genre | Alternative rock |
| Genre Links | Pop/Rock |
| Origin | Hull, England |
| Year(s) Active | 1988–2007 |
| Music Style | Alternative Pop/ Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/ Rock, Alternative/ Indie Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock |
| Music Mood | Cynical/Sarcastic, Ironic, Bittersweet, Wistful, Plaintive, Searching, Wry, Elegant, Sophisticated, Literate, Stylish, Quirky, Acerbic, Witty, Humorous, Irreverent, Eccentric, Earnest, Theatrical, Poignant, Smooth |
| Labels | UniversalGo! DiscsArk 21MercurySonyElektra |
| Official Website | beautifulsouth.co.uk |
| Associated Acts | New Beautiful SouthThe Housemartins |
The Beautiful South were an English alternative rock group formed at the end of the 1980s by two former members of Hull group The Housemartins, Paul Heaton and Dave Hemingway. The duo were initially joined by Sean Welch (bass), Dave Stead (drums) and Dave Rotheray (guitar) , all of whom stayed with the group throughout their 19-year career. Later additions included female vocalist Briana Corrigan; she was replaced by Jacqui Abbott, who in turn was replaced by Alison Wheeler.
Filmography
Selected The Beautiful South film and TV show credits:
Soundtrack Credits
2010
Formula 1: BBC Sport
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2006
Viva Blackpool
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