Lancashire Retro: 11 musicians you may not realise are from our county including Blackpool and Preston

By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 4th Jun 2025, 13:13 GMT

Our corner of the world has produced it’s fair share of talented musicians.

But did you know these famous people hail from Lancashire?

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7. John Robb

John Robb, of The Membranes. John was born in Fleetwood | John Middleham

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8. Musicians from Lancashire

Jethro Tull during the 80s, formed in Blackpool | library

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9. Musicians from Blackpool

Robert Smith, of The Cure at Leeds Festival 2012. He is from Blackpool | submit

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10. Little Boots is from the Fylde Coast. This photo shows her playing a concert in Manchester

Little Boots playing a concert in Manchester | submit

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