Van Morrison

Biography

Sir Van Morrison, born George Ivan Morrison on August 31, 1945, is a Northern Irish musician and songwriter known for his acclaimed career spanning over five decades. With numerous top ten albums in the UK and international success, including two Grammy Awards and inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame. Knighted in 2016 for services to music and tourism in Northern Ireland, Morrison has continued to release music prolifically since his 70th birthday in 2015.