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Ian Moor

Ian Moor (Born January 4th 1974) is an English singer, and the "Stars in Their Eyes Champion of Champions"

Ian was born in Elloughton, nr Kingston Upon Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire. He was brought up in West Hull, living first in Anlaby, and then later in Willerby, East Riding of Yorkshire.


Brief History

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Ian was educated at Wolfreton School in Kirk Ella and left with 9 GCSE's.

In February 1993, Ian enrolled in a government sponsored course in entertainment, the first of it's kind in the country, which was organised and run by local Hull based entertainer Johnny Pat[1]. This gave Ian the necessary experience to eventually turn professional and earn a living as a singer.

From April 1994 Ian worked at Croda Paints[2] (Later Ameron Coatings[3]) in Hull, as a laboratory technician, and left at the end of 1999 to pursue a career in entertainment.

In 1999 Ian won the hit ITV show "Stars in Their Eyes" produced by Granada Television, Manchester in 1999, with his impersonation of Irish Musician & Songwriter Chris De Burgh. Ian sang Chris' 1986 UK No.1 Hit "The Lady in Red" and polled over 500,000 votes in the 1999 live grand final.

Ian also won the subsequent "Stars in Their Eyes - Champion Of Champions" later that same year, a 10th anniverary special which brought together the first 10 series winners, which included impersonations of Shirley Bassey in 1990, 2 different versions of Marti Pellow, Neil Diamond and more. Ian polled more than 50% of the total vote.

The following year, in 2000 Ian returned for his final appearance on "Stars in Their Eyes" as a guest, returning for the 11th series live grand final, (won by Freddie Mercury) Ian was joined on stage during his performance by the very artist he was impersonating, Chris De Burgh for a rather surreal duet. This remains one of the most memorable moments in the shows 17 year history.

Following success on "Stars in Their Eyes", in 2000, Ian went on to record an album with BMG records. Entitled "Naturally" it achieved top 40 status in it's first week. This is Ian's only studio album release to date. A live concert video was also released to coincide with the album, and was recorded at the Hull New Theatre, with Mike d'Abo as musical director. The video was produced by Granada Media.

In 2001, Ian travelled to Malta, and won the title of "Best Singer" at the Maltese Song Contest, an award presented to the best overseas singer. Ian won with an english lyric version of one of the previous years entries! Ian also performed "The Lady In Red" during the contest, which was broadcast on Maltese Television.

Ian now lives in West Yorkshire and tours the UK with his own show.

TV & Radio Credits

Miscellaneous

Ian is a member of "The Society Of M.I.C.E.". A Charitable organisation founded in 1963 by entertainers in Kingston Upon Hull and based on the "Grand Order of Water Rats"

From January 2000 to December 2002, Ian was managed by Derek Franks[6]

Following success on "Stars in Their Eyes" Ian was honoured with a civic reception from Beverley County Council

Ian's brother Paul Moor, is Europe's No.1 Ten-pin Bowler, & is the defending European Ranking Champion.[7]

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