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Mike Oldfield

Talented and successful multi-instrumentalist who will forever be associated with Tubular Bells, a progressive rock masterpiece that sold millions.
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Album Highlights

  • The Killing Fields [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
    Mike Oldfield
    The Killing Fields [Ori …
  • Music of the Spheres
    Mike Oldfield
    Music of the Spheres
  • Tubular Bells
    Mike Oldfield
    Tubular Bells
  • Return to Ommadawn
    Mike Oldfield
    Return to Ommadawn
  • The Best of Mike Oldfield: Elements
    Mike Oldfield
    The Best of Mike Oldfie …
  • Hergest Ridge
    Mike Oldfield
    Hergest Ridge
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Mike Oldfield

Mike Oldfield - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 2020s

Born

May 15, 1953 in Reading, Berkshire, England

Genre

New Age Pop/Rock

Styles

Art Rock Prog-Rock Progressive Electronic Classical Crossover Neo-Classical Avant-Garde Music Experimental Electronic

Also Known As

Michael Gordon Oldfield

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The Sallyangie
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