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Mike Oldfield

Born 15 May 1953, Reading, Berkshire, English multi-instrumentalist musician and composer, working a style that blends progressive rock, folk, ethnic or world music, classical music, electronic music, New Age, and more recently, dance. His music is often elaborate and complex in nature. He is best known for his hit 1973 album Tubular Bells, which established Virgin Records, and for his 1983 hit single "Moonlight Shadow". He is also well known for his hit rendition of the Christmas piece, "In Dulci Jubilo". From 1985 till 1991 he was in a relationship with Anita Hegerland, they have two children: & . Brother of Terry Oldfield and Sally Oldfield.