Darren Wharton

Darren Wharton

Actor · Director

Lancashire, England, UK
December 24, 1961

Biography

Darren Leigh Wharton (born 25 December 1961)[1][2] is a British keyboardist, singer and songwriter. He has fronted his own band, Dare, since 1985, but first came to attention as a member of Thin Lizzy. In 2023, Wharton launched a second band alongside Dare, Darren Wharton's Renegade.[3] His son, Paris, is also a musician.

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Representative Works

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5.0
/ English
The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
No Rating Yet
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Thin Lizzy: Thunder and Lightning Tour
Thin Lizzy: Thunder and Lightning Tour
6.0
/ English
Thin Lizzy: now, then and forever
Thin Lizzy: now, then and forever
9.0
/ Swedish
Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away
Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away
7.3
/ English
Thin Lizzy - Live at the Regal Theatre
Thin Lizzy - Live at the Regal Theatre
9.0
/ English
Dare: Live at the Gods 2001
Dare: Live at the Gods 2001
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Dare - The Power of Nature : Live in Munich
Dare - The Power of Nature : Live in Munich
8.0
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

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2015Nominee

Best Director

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The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
1996Nominee

Best Performance

The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott

Thin Lizzy: Thunder and Lightning Tour
1983Nominee

Best Performance

Thin Lizzy: Thunder and Lightning Tour

Career Highlights

Thin Lizzy: now, then and forever
2016Highlight

Best Performance

Thin Lizzy: now, then and forever

Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away
2020Highlight

Best Performance

Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away

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