Murray Lightburn

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Lightburn playing with The Dears in Orlando, FL - Jan. 25, 2007.
Lightburn playing with The Dears in Orlando, FL - Jan. 25, 2007.
Murray Lightburn playing with The Dears on Canada Day in Toronto, Canada
Murray Lightburn playing with The Dears on Canada Day in Toronto, Canada

Murray Lightburn is a Canadian musician, most predominantly as the lead vocalist and songwriter for The Dears.

Lightburn has been called "the black Morrissey"[citation needed] due to his vocal similarity (and shared penchant for somewhat dark lyrics) to the former The Smiths lead singer. Incidentally, The Dears toured as Morrissey's opening act during Morrissey's solo tour.

In 2005, Lightburn became a parent with fellow band member, keyboardist/singer Natalia Yanchak. Their daughter is named Neptune Lightburn.


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