Graeme Clark is a Scottish musician, songwriter, and record producer who rose to prominence as the bass player, founding member, and songwriter of the pop/soul band Wet Wet Wet.
Born on April 15, 1965, in a suburb of Clydebank, Graeme developed an early interest in music, particularly bass playing, citing West Side Story and Simon and Garfunkel as influences. During his teenage years, he grew to love the music of The Beatles, The Clash, and Simon and Garfunkel, and later fell for Memphis and Philadelphia soul.
As a founder member of Wet Wet Wet, Graeme Clark worked with the band to release several hit singles and albums, including their debut single "Wishing I Was Lucky" and the album "Popped In Souled Out". The band signed to Polygram Records in 1985.
In addition to his work with Wet Wet Wet, Graeme has released several solo albums and EPs, including "Mr Understanding" in 2012, "Solitary Soul", "Catching Fire", and "Dry Land". His solo work has been well-received, with fans praising his introspective and emotive songwriting.
Graeme has also worked with other artists, including Chic and Nile Rodgers, and has collaborated on several projects, including the soundtrack for the film "Shoreditch" and the Bollywood movie "American Daylight".
In recent years, Graeme has toured extensively, performing solo acoustic shows around the UK. He has also been open about his struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, and has used his platform to raise awareness and funds for charitable causes, including Teenage Cancer Trust.
In 2018, Graeme returned to his hometown of Clydebank to play a special event at Clydebank Town Hall, where he was presented with a Lifetime Recognition Award from West Dunbartonshire Councils Provost. He has also toured with renowned violin/fiddle player Fiona Cuthill and will continue to play solo throughout the year.
