Stephen Patrick Mann (born 20 February 1976 in

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, Northern Ireland) is an Irish singer-songwriter and Music Producer, who is known for being the lead singer of

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band

Nine Lies Nine Lies are a Northern Irish rock band from Belfast. Formed in 2003, the group consists of Stevie Mann (vocals, lyrics and production), Dave Kernohan (guitar and vocals), Nick Black (guitars), Stephen 'Stoogie' McAuley (drums) and John Rossi ...

. He is second cousin to fellow Irish singer songwriter

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Personal life

Mann was born and grew up on the Falls Road in

. He has described in public the violence of

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, during his childhood and teen years.

Music career

Mann came to prominence with his band

, appearing on a string of

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including "Someone" (2010), "Damn", and their Christmas charity single for the

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"Tragedy" in 2012. He had a minor UK radio airplay hit with the self penned 2010 single ''Someone''.

Discography

; Albums *''Behind It All'' (2005) *'' 9 Lies'' (2015) *''Endemic'' (2020) ; Singles *"Someone" (2010) *"Tragedy" (2012)

References

External links

Nine Lies official site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mann, Stevie (Singer) 1976 births Living people Musicians from Belfast 21st-century male singers from Northern Ireland Alternative rock singers Male singers from Northern Ireland Rock singers from Northern Ireland Male singer-songwriters from Northern Ireland 21st-century singer-songwriters from Northern Ireland