Richard Coles
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About
English musician, journalist and Church of England priest. He is best known for being a part of the multi-instrumentalist group the Communards, which achieved three Top Ten hits. He is also known for his multiple appearances in both radio and television.
Before Fame
He attended King's College in London where he studied theology in the 1990s. He was awarded an MA by research from the University of Leeds in 2005 for his work on the Greek text of the Epistle to the Ephesians. With a passion for music at a young age, he learned how to play the saxophone, clarinet and keyboards.
Trivia
He is also openly gay and lives with his civil partner, the Reverend David Coles.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Northampton, England.
Associated With
As a member of the Communards, he performed alongside Sarah Jane Morris and Jimmy Somerville.
