By Daniel Edu
**Who is Richard Fairbrass?**
Richard Peter John Fairbrass is a renowned English singer, bassist, and television presenter. He is best known as the lead singer of the pop group Right Said Fred, which gained fame in the early 1990s with hit singles such as “I’m Too Sexy” and “Deeply Dippy.” Alongside his band, he has earned two Ivor Novello Awards and achieved significant success with over $50 million in record sales.
**Bio Data**
– Full Name: Richard Peter John Fairbrass
– Profession: Singer, Television Presenter
– Date of Birth: September 22, 1953
– Genres: Pop, Dance
– Age: 70 years old
– Place of Birth: Surrey, England
– Net Worth: $5 Million
– Nationality: English
**Early Life**
Richard Fairbrass was born on September 22, 1953, in Kingston upon Thames, southwest London, England. He grew up in East Grinstead, West Sussex, along with his younger brother Christopher, who is better known as “Fred Fairbrass.”
**Career**
Before forming his own band, Fairbrass had a career as a bassist and played with various prominent artists, including Boy George. In 1984, he appeared in David Bowie’s video “Jazzin’ for Blue Jean” as the bass player. Towards the end of the 1980s, he teamed up with his brother, Fred, to create Right Said Fred. Initially performing as a duo, the Fairbrass brothers later added guitarist Rob Manzoli to their lineup in 1990.
Aside from his music career, Richard Fairbrass was involved in television presenting. He co-hosted the BBC Two television series “Gaytime TV” (1995–1999) with Rhona Cameron, aimed at an LGBT audience. He also presented BBC One’s “Naked Eurovision” in December 1998, a behind-the-scenes documentary about the Eurovision Song Contest. In addition, he co-hosted the game show “The Desert Forges” on Channel 5 from June to August 2001.
In 2007, there were reports that Fairbrass was considering running for Mayor of London in the 2008 election. During a gay rights rally in Red Square, Moscow, in May 2007, commemorating the decriminalization of homosexuality in Russia, Richard and Fred Fairbrass were assaulted by members of a counter-demonstration staged by ultra-nationalists.
**Personal Life**
Richard Fairbrass was born in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England, on September 22, 1953, and was raised in East Grinstead, West Sussex. He has a younger brother, “Fred” (Christopher Abbott Bernard Fairbrass), born on November 2, 1956.
Richard publicly came out as bisexual in 1991. His long-term partner from 1982 to 2010 was Stuart Pantry, a BBC makeup artist who sadly passed away in September 2010 due to cancer. Fairbrass has expressed an appreciation for individuals who challenge traditional gender norms.
**Awards**
Richard Fairbrass and his band Right Said Fred have received several awards and recognitions. He won a Male Award in 1994, and from 1997, the Male Award became a regular part of the annual event. Additionally, he and his band earned two Ivor Novello Awards. In 1994, Richard Fairbrass was a joint winner of Rear of the Year, sharing the honor with Mandy Smith.
**Net Worth**
Richard Fairbrass, the English singer and musician, has an estimated net worth of $5 million. He is best known as the lead singer and bassist of the pop band Right Said Fred, which achieved global success with the hit single “I’m Too Sexy.” In addition to his music career, Fairbrass co-hosted British television shows, including “Gaytime TV” and “The Desert Forges.”
