About John Ireland
Born 1954. John Ireland is a singer.
John Ireland (born 23 August 1954) is a South African pop artist who began performing in the late 1970s. His single "I Like" charted in the top-20 in South Africa for 15 weeks in 1982. Another well-received single was "You're Living Inside My Head", which is based on the English folk song "Greensleeves". John Ireland is the stage name of Dr John Griffith, a reclusive man who almost never gives interviews.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Ireland?
South African pop artist (born 1954)
When was John Ireland born?
John Ireland was born on 23 August 1954.
What is John Ireland's occupation?
John Ireland is a singer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Ireland (South African musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Ireland. https://biography.guide/john-ireland-singer/
MLA: "John Ireland." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-ireland-singer/.
Chicago: "John Ireland." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-ireland-singer/.
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