Irish singer who initially found fame as the frontman of The Undertones. He sang on many of their familiar hits including "Teenage Kicks".

He began a solo career in 1984 with the single "Listen To Your Father", followed by the big hits "A Good Heart", "You Little Thief" and "I've Got News For You". He also worked with Vince Clarke as The Assembly in 1983 for the hit, "Never Never".

Sharkey left the recording business in the early 90s to persue a career in business within the music and radio industries.