Orzabal Roland

Roland Orzabal (Roland Ian Orzabal)

Public profile: British musician, born 22 August 1961 in Portsmouth, England. Co-founder and lead vocalist/guitarist of Tears for Fears.

Biography at a glance

• Born: 22 August 1961, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
• Occupation: Musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist
• Active: 1981–present
• Notable hits with Tears for Fears: Everybody Wants to Rule the World, Mad World, Shout

Recent projects and activities

Tears for Fears released The Tipping Point, the band's seventh studio album, in February 2022. The album marked the first Tears for Fears studio release in almost two decades and received widespread critical attention. Roland continued to perform with the band on global tours through 2022 and 2023, with dates across North America and Europe. As of 2024, activities have focused on live performances, festival appearances, and anniversary material tied to the band’s legacy, rather than new solo studio releases.

News highlights

• The Tipping Point (album) released February 2022; featured singles including The Tipping Point and No Small Thing.
• Global touring with Tears for Fears announced for 2022–2023, spanning North America and Europe.
• Ongoing public appearances and performances in support of Tears for Fears’ catalog and The Tipping Point era through 2023–2024.

Social media and public presence

Public social media for Roland Orzabal is primarily conveyed through Tears for Fears’ official channels. The band maintains a presence on major platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook) for updates, tour announcements, and media releases. Personal accounts attributed to Roland with verified status are not widely publicized; fans are advised to rely on the band’s official pages for authenticated information.

Discography highlights

• Tears for Fears – The Tipping Point (2022)
• Earlier studio albums with Tears for Fears: The Hurting (1983), Songs from the Big Chair (1985), The Seeds of Love (1989), Elemental (1993)

Notes: Roland Orzabal is best known as a founding member of Tears for Fears, a duo initially with Curt Smith. The band achieved international success in the 1980s with a string of chart-topping singles and albums, and has continued to perform and release material into the 2020s.