Mike Scott, born December 14, 1958 in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a Scottish singer, guitarist, and pianist. In 1977, he studied English literature and philosophy at the University of Edinburgh before leaving to pursue music. After forming early bands including Karma, The Bootlegs, Another Pretty Face, and Funhouse, he founded the Scottish-Irish folk rock band The Waterboys in 1981, releasing the group's self-titled debut album The Waterboys in 1983. Scott also released two solo studio albums, Bring 'Em All In (1995) and Still Burning (1997), alongside solo singles such as "Bring 'Em All In" (1995) and "Love Anyway" (1997).