Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, television personality |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 17/01/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Keighley, West Yorkshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Ricky Wilson
10/08/2026
Wilson revealed that Kaiser Chiefs began recording their ninth studio album at the start of August 2026. He also spoke about how becoming a father of twins changed his songwriting and rock star life.
18/06/2026
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson was announced as a cast member for the return of Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical, the Secret Cinema production. He takes the role of Teen Angel, and he said he felt he had to redeem himself after being in Grease at school.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Charles Richard Wilson |
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| Summary | Lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band Kaiser Chiefs, formed in Leeds, West Yorkshire. |
| Band Origins | Before Kaiser Chiefs, he was a member of Runston Parva, later known as Parva, whose members included future Kaiser Chiefs musicians. |
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Personal Life
| Notes | Known for keeping a relatively private personal life. |
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| Spouse | Grace Zito (m. 2026) |
| Children | Twin son and daughter |
Relationships & More
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Family
| Siblings | James Wilson (brother) |
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Career
| Band | Kaiser Chiefs (lead vocalist) |
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| Debut Album with Kaiser Chiefs | Employment (2005) |
| Recent Album with Kaiser Chiefs | Duck (2021) |
| Television | Coach on The Voice UK, winning coach for series four and five; left after three series when the show moved to ITV |
| Other Ventures | Television and radio presenting; patron of MAS Records, part of CBBC, from 2018; played Teen Angel in Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical (2026) |
| Music Video Direction | Directorial debut with the Kaiser Chiefs single Modern Way |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Co-wrote and performed the theme tune for the children's series Zig and Zag with Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix. | |
| 2. Was the first Voice UK coach to win two consecutive series. | |
| 3. Is an artist who has donated artwork to the 21st Century Leaders project. |
