Rag’n’Bone Man

Early Life

Rory Charles Graham, known professionally as Rag’n’Bone Man, was born on January 29, 1985, in Eastbourne, East Sussex. He has a younger half-sister and attended Ringmer Secondary School, where he was expelled before transferring to Uckfield College. At the age of 15, he began his musical journey as an MC with a drum and bass crew, adopting the stage name Rag 'N' Bonez, inspired by the sitcom "Steptoe and Son." During his school years, he participated in a community project supported by The Prince's Trust, which involved painting and gardening in Crowborough. He is also a supporter of the Brighton and Hove Albion football team.

Career

Graham's career took off after he moved to Brighton, where he joined the rap group Rum Committee, formed by his friend GI3MO. They performed alongside notable hip hop artists and released their album "Boozetown" in 2012. Shortly after, he released his first official EP, "Bluestown," which showcased his unique sound. Between 2011 and 2015, he collaborated with UK hip hop label High Focus Records, producing several EPs, including "Dog 'n' Bone" and "Put That Soul on Me." His breakthrough came with the release of his debut album "Human" in 2017, which became the fastest-selling debut album by a male in the UK for the decade and achieved 4× Platinum certification. He received multiple accolades, including the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act in 2017 and Best British Single in 2018 for the title track.

Personal Life

Graham married Beth Rouy in 2019, and they welcomed a son, Reuben, in 2017, but the couple separated six months later. In 2024, he married Zoe Beardsall, with whom he has been in a relationship since 2020. Zoe has three children from a previous relationship. Graham resides in Heathfield, East Sussex, where he continues to develop his music career and personal life.