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Ray Wilson

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Musician

The Resume

    (September 8, 1968- )
    Born in Dumfries, United Kingdom
    Scottish singer/songwriter
    Former lead singer for Guaranteed Pure, Genesis, and Cut
    Singer for Stiltskin
    Has released 'Change' and 'The Next Best Thing' as a solo artist
    Recorded dance tracks 'Yet Another Day' and 'Gypsy' with Armin van Buuren

Why he might be annoying:

    He allowed Van Buuren to produce remixes of two songs from his solo career.
    He has yet to obtain a hit single.
    His lyrics are depressing.
    He took Genesis from being a popular rock group to being a dormant band.
    Most of the bands he joins fold after one album.
    He covers a lot of songs by other artists.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Most of his music is acoustic.
    Many people felt he was a worthy successor to Phil Collins as the frontman of Genesis.
    No reason was given as to why he was fired from the group, a decision many feel was undeserved.
    His songs have criticized many world leaders, including George W. Bush.


Credit: Darrell


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 52 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 172 Votes: 65.12% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 205 Votes: 43.41% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 21 Votes: 95.24% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 17 Votes: 70.59% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 30 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 47 Votes: 74.47% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 48 Votes: 58.33% Annoying