- He was one of David Bowie's favorite songwriters. Bowie described Ferry as one of the best lyricists in British music.
- He was the lead singer, songwriter and keyboardist of Roxy Music, who were one of Britain's most popular bands from the early 1970s until the early 1980s. Primarily associated with the glam rock movement, they outlived it and actually peaked in popularity with their final album, "Avalon", which was released in 1982 and was their biggest success in the United States.
- Ferry was frequently ridiculed in issues of the New Musical Express in the 1970s. This came about after Ferry reportedly took exception to the manner in which he was interviewed by journalists from the magazine. In return, variations on the spelling of Ferry's name became a commonplace joke in articles. Ironically, Roxy Music was one of the most popular bands with NME journalists.
- He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2011 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to music.
- He was romantically attached to model Jerry Hall in the 1970s, which explains her appearance on the cover of Roxy Music's 1975 album "Siren". Hall apparently provided the frantic "yelping" backing vocals on "Let's Stick Together" heard about 2 minutes into the track. Ferry and Hall were still involved in the late '70s when Hall met Mick Jagger for the first time, eventually leading to their long relationship and four children together.
- His children are Otis (born 1 November 1982), Isaac (16 May 1985), Tara and Merlin.
- Ferry's son Otis was arrested while attempting to plaster pro-hunting stickers over the windows of British Prime Minister Tony Blair's house during a protest in support of fox hunting. (3 August 2002).
- Kar-Wai Wong credits his rendition of the standard "I'm in the Mood for Love" as the inspiration for the English title of his film In the Mood for Love (2000).
- He became the face of Mark & Spencer's clothing range "Autograph" in October 2006.
- Studied fine art under Richard Hamilton at Newcastle University.
- He lives in Petworth, Sussex, England.
- In June 2001, Roxy Music re-formed and started their first world tour since 1983.
- He was the winner of the 2003 Ivor Novello Award for outstanding contribution to British music.
- He was the winner of the 2004 Q Lifetime Achievement Award (as a member of Roxy Music).
- His song "Going Strong" was recorded by Roger Daltrey on his solo album "Parting Should Be Painless" (released in 1984).
- His song "The Way You Do" was recorded by Anni-Frid Lyngstad on her solo album "Something's Going On" (released in 1982).
- His song "More Than This" was recorded by Norah Jones on the Charlie Hunter Quartet's album "Songs from the Analog Playground" (released in 2001).
- He was the winner of the BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.) Icon Award in 2008.
- Worked as a ceramics teacher at Holland Park Comprehensive before co-founding Roxy Music.
- Got dropped by Jerry Hall for Mick Jagger.
- He married 22-year-old Lucy Helmore at the Church of St. Anthony and St. George at Duncton, West Sussex, England, UK.
- Graduated from Newcastle University in 1968 having studied there from 1964.
- Formed his first band The Banshees inn Sunderland.
- Studied fine arts at Newcastle University before joining the pop group The Gas Board then he fronted Roxy Music from 1971 to 1982.
- Born in Washington, County Durham he formed his first band, The Banshees in Sunderland, studied fine arts at Newcastle University before joining The Gas Board. He fronted Roxy Music from 1971 to 1982 and got dropped by Jerry Hall for Mick Jagger.
- He became romantically attached to Katie Turner, a dancer he got to know during Roxy Music's 2001 concert tour.
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