Paddy McAloon
Patrick Joseph McAloon
7 June 1957
County Durham, England
Singer-songwriter
Vocals, various instruments
Early life[edit]
McAloon was born and grew up in Witton Gilbert in County Durham, England.[2][3] He was trained to be a Catholic priest before deciding on a career in music.[4]
Personal life[edit]
As of September 2013, McAloon resides in his native County Durham with his wife and three daughters.[26] He suffers from a detached retina and tinnitus,[19] which significantly limited his ability to work in the studio. McAloon dedicated Crimson/Red to "my wife and daughters", "the women with whom I'm lucky enough to share my life".[27]