Andy Partridge is a British singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer, born on November 11, 1953, in Malta and raised in Swindon, Wiltshire. He is best known as the primary songwriter for the band XTC. Despite his significant contributions to the band's success, Partridge's severe stage fright and anxiety led XTC to stop touring after 1982. The band gained acclaim for albums like "Skylarking" and "English Settlement", with hits such as "Senses Working Overtime". Partridge remains a respected figure in the music industry, influencing the alternative rock and new wave genres with his innovative songwriting.

• Country: Malta
• Language: English