Miles Kane
The sharp-suited Mod revivalist whose fiery guitar work and partnership with Alex Turner created a modern rock'n'roll side-project phenomenon.
Born 1986 (age 40)·English musician·Birthday: March 17·Millennials
Biography
Hailing from the Wirral, Miles Kane burst onto the scene as the frenetic frontman of the Rascals, but it was his creative union with Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner that defined his arc. Together, they formed the Last Shadow Puppets, a vehicle for lush, Scott Walker-inspired orchestral pop that stood in stark contrast to the garage rock of the mid-2000s. Their debut album 'The Age of the Understatement' was a critical and commercial smash, establishing Kane as a distinct personality with his own swaggering, retro-modern style. His solo work further honed this identity, blending British Invasion melodies with a punky, immediate energy. More than just a musician, Kane became a style icon, embodying a tailored, 1960s-inspired aesthetic that influenced a wave of younger bands. His career showcases the power of collaboration and the enduring appeal of guitar-driven pop done with conviction and a sharp eye for presentation.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Miles was born in 1986, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Miles Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Miles's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
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
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- The Last Shadow Puppets' debut album 'The Age of the Understatement' won the 2008 Mercury Prize and debuted at number one in the UK.
- His solo single 'Inhaler' reached the UK Top 10 in 2013.
- He co-wrote the song 'Standing Next to Me' for the supergroup The Jaded Hearts Club.
- His 2018 solo album 'Coup de Grace' was co-produced by Jamie T and Lana Del Rey.
Did You Know?
He is the cousin of former Liverpool FC and England footballer Jamie Carragher.
He had a brief acting role in the 2010 film 'The Boat That Rocked' (titled 'Pirate Radio' in the US).
He is a close friend of model and actress Suki Waterhouse, and the two have collaborated on music.
He is a devoted fan of the band The Beatles and has a tattoo of the 'Revolver' album artwork.
““I’m just a fan of music, and I think if you’re a fan, you want to be in a gang.””
