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From a family paint shop in Sheffield to performing in front of half a million people in Berlin and writing songs that have become global classics, Paul Carrack’s remarkable musical journey has been celebrated in his home city. The Legendary singer, songwriter and multiinstrumentalist was honoured with a Sheffield Legends plaque outside Sheffield Town Hall last week, recognising a career that has spanned more than five decades and established him as one of Britain’s most respected and enduring musical talents. Known worldwide as “The Man with the Golden Voice”, the Sheffield-born
released 19 studio albums, written songs recorded by artists including Diana Ross and Sir Tom Jones, and performed alongside an extraordinary roll call of music legends including Eric Clapton, Elton John, Ringo Starr, B.B. King, The Smiths, Madness, Roxy Music and The Pretenders. His career has also been woven into major moments in global history. In 1990, following the fall of the Berlin Wall, Carrack was personally selected by Roger Waters to perform at The Wall Live in Berlin, singing before a crowd of more than 500,000 people and a television audience of millions around the world. Despite his international success, Carrack has remained proudly
Sheffield Honours “The Man with the Golden Voice” musician has enjoyed a career that few can match. From penning the timeless hit How Long and co-writing global favourites including Love Will Keep Us Alive and Over My Shoulder, to lending his unmistakable voice and musicianship to some of the biggest names in music, Carrack’s influence has been felt across generations and continents. The 75-year-old’s rise to international fame began in humble circumstances. Teaching himself to play drums and organ in his family’s paint shop, Carrack developed a passion and talent that would take him from Sheffield to some of the world’s most iconic stages. Over the years, he has
connected to Sheffield throughout his life and career. Speaking about his new honour Carrack said: “I’m sure there are hundreds of Sheffield men and women who have served this great city well and are far more worthy of this award than me, but I accept it in honour of my late father and mother, my brother John, my grandparents, my aunts, uncles and cousins – all of them solid Sheffield folk who instilled in me the values of honesty, determination, hard work, humility and love. Values that have served me well in my life and career.” The honour comes at another milestone moment for Carrack, who recently released his latest
studio album, The Country Side of Paul Carrack Vol 2, on 7 August 2026. The album continues a remarkable independent career that has seen Carrack successfully build and run his own label, Carrack-UK, for more than two decades, giving him complete creative control over his music while maintaining a loyal fanbase across the world. The plaque was unveiled outside Sheffield Town Hall on Tuesday 4 August, with Paul Carrack being joined by family, friends, the Lord Mayor of Sheffield and civic leaders. The unveiling is the second in the latest series of Sheffield Legends honours, with further announcements expected in the coming months.
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