Imelda Mary Higham, better known by her stage name Imelda May, is a renowned Irish singer, songwriter, television presenter and multi-instrumentalist.
She has had a major impact on the music world with her unique style of rock revival, comparable to legendary female jazz musician Billie Holiday.
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- Full name: Imelda Mary Higham
- Stage name: Imelda May
- Date of Birth: July 10, 1974
- Age: 40
- Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
- Nationality: Irish
- Occupation: Singer-songwriter, TV host
- Height: 1.6 m
- Parents: Tony Clabby and Madge Clabby,
- siblings: Edel Foy, Maria O’Reilly, Brendan Clabby and Fintan Clabby.
- Spouse: Darrell Higham (married 2002-2015), Neil McNamee (boyfriend)
- Children: 1
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $8 million
Early life and education
Imelda Mary Higham was born in Dublin, Ireland on July 10, 1974. She was raised by her parents Tony and Madge Crabbe as the youngest of five siblings.
Imelda has two sisters, Edel Foy and Maria O’Reilly, and two brothers, Brendan Clabby and Fintan Clabby. In 1991, Imelda entered Ballyfermot Senior College to study Art, Graphics and Printmaking.
Profession
Imelda May began her music career at a very young age, performing with local bands and musicians in Ireland at the age of 16. After studying art, she branched out into the music industry, even touring with rhythm and blues revivalists.
In 2002, May formed her own band and released her debut album, No Turning Back, under the direction of Imelda Crabbe. In 2008, she released her first major label solo album, Love Tattoo, to critical acclaim, a rock-inspired album that reached number one in her native Ireland.
Imelda May’s music is heavily influenced by rock music and has been compared to iconic artists such as Wanda Jackson. She has consistently released chart-topping albums throughout her career, including Mayhem (2010) and Tribal (2014).
In addition to her musical talents, Imelda May also hosts television shows and is a skilled multi-instrumentalist. Throughout her distinguished career, she has proven herself to be a versatile and accomplished artist.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @imeldaofficial
- Facebook account: Imelda May
- Twitter account: @imeldaofficial
Personal life
Irish singer-songwriter Imelda May married guitarist Darrell Higham in 2002. In 2012, they gave birth to a daughter, although the child’s name has not been made public. However, on July 17, 2015, May announced that they had decided to separate after 13 years of marriage.
After a few years of separation, Imelda May has started a new relationship with boyfriend Neil McNamee. The two moved in together during the COVID-19 lockdown and have been together for five years.
Discography
- No Turning Back (2003)
- Love Tattoo (2008)
- Chaos (2010)
- The Tribe (2014)
- Life, Love, Flesh and Blood (2017)
- Slips of the Tongue (2020)
- 11 Times Have Changed(2021)
net worth
Imelda May is an accomplished Irish singer and multi-instrumentalist who has amassed a net worth of $8 million through her successful music career.
In addition to her impressive vocal talents, May is adept at playing a variety of instruments, including bodhran, guitar, bass and tambourine.
