Date of Birth: May 15, 1953
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Michael Gordon Oldfield, known professionally as Mike Oldfield, was born on May 15, 1953, in Reading, Berkshire, England. He is a highly acclaimed English musician, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, renowned for his innovative blending of progressive rock, classical, electronic, and world music. Oldfield gained international fame with his debut album “Tubular Bells” in 1973, which became an instant classic and was notably used as the theme for the horror film “The Exorcist.” Over his extensive career, Mike Oldfield has released more than 25 studio albums and has consistently pushed the boundaries of musical genres. His work has earned him numerous awards and a lasting legacy in the music industry.
5 Interesting Facts about Mike Oldfield
1. Mike Oldfield’s “Tubular Bells” was the first album released by Virgin Records, founded by Richard Branson.
2. He played all the instruments himself on the original recording of “Tubular Bells.”
3. Oldfield is known for his unique use of odd time signatures and complex compositions.
4. He has won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition for “Tubular Bells.”
5. Oldfield was inducted into the Q Awards Hall of Fame in 2008.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Mike Oldfield
1. “Music is the only language in which you cannot say a mean or sarcastic thing.”
2. “I want to make a musical statement. I don’t want to make a political statement.”
3. “If you want to be original, just try being yourself, because God has never made two people exactly alike.”
4. “The world was my oyster but I used the wrong fork.”
5. “The best ideas are simple.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Mike Oldfield’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $45 million.
Children
Mike Oldfield has seven children from multiple relationships. His children include Molly, Dougal, Luke, Greta, Noah, Jake, and Eugene.
Relevant Links
1. [Mike Oldfield’s Official Website](http://www.mikeoldfieldofficial.com/
2. [Mike Oldfield on AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mike-oldfield-mn0000489522
3. [Mike Oldfield’s Discography on Discogs](https://www.discogs.com/artist/14115-Mike-Oldfield
4. [Mike Oldfield’s Profile on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0646236/
5. [Mike Oldfield’s Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/musician/mike-oldfield
