Huey Morgan
The Bronx-born frontman who fused streetwise hip-hop with lounge-cool jazz, creating the signature sound of Fun Lovin' Criminals.
Born 1968 (age 58)·American musician·Birthday: August 8·Generation X
Biography
Huey Morgan brought a New York state of mind to the global airwaves, both as a musician and a DJ. As the vocalist and guitarist for Fun Lovin' Criminals, he was the laid-back narrator of their heist-movie-inspired tales, mixing rock, funk, and blues over hip-hop beats. Tracks like 'Scooby Snacks' and 'The Fun Lovin' Criminal' turned the trio into unlikely stars in the UK and Europe in the late 1990s. When not recording, Morgan found a second life on British radio, hosting a beloved show on BBC 6 Music for 17 years where his deep musical knowledge and easygoing chatter made him a fixture. His career is a story of authentic cross-pollination—a Marine Corps veteran from NYC who became a voice of eclectic cool for a generation of UK listeners.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Huey was born in 1968, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Huey Was Born
The biggest hits of 1968
#1 Movie
2001: A Space Odyssey
Best Picture
Oliver!
#1 TV Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Huey's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1968Born
Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinated
Gas: $0.34/galHome: $14,950Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"Hey Jude" — The BeatlesBest Picture: Oliver!
1973Started school
US withdraws from Vietnam; Roe v. Wade decided
Gas: $0.39/galHome: $22,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" — Tony Orlando & DawnBest Picture: The Sting
1981Became a teenager
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1984Could drive
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1986Could vote
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1989Turned 21
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1998Turned 30
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2008Turned 40
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 50
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 58 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-wrote and performed on Fun Lovin' Criminals' debut album 'Come Find Yourself,' which was certified platinum in the UK.
- Hosted a flagship weekend show on BBC Radio 6 Music for 17 years, from the station's launch until 2020.
- Successfully transitioned to television presenting, including shows for the BBC and National Geographic.
Did You Know?
He served in the United States Marine Corps before his music career took off.
Morgan is a licensed helicopter pilot.
He is a passionate advocate for animal welfare and has worked with several related charities.
His radio show was known for its eclectic playlists, spanning classic rock, hip-hop, soul, and obscure B-sides.
“Music is the best thing we have. It’s the only thing that tells the truth.”
