Michael James Hucknall is famous as leader, frontman and lead singer of Simply Red. Hucknall began his career in late 70s with the "Frantic Elevators". Together with this band Mick Hucknall composed the song "Holding Back The Years" that after was registered with Simply Red. In May 2008 Hucknall publishes his first album as soloist "Tribute to Bobby".