Van Morrison is a Northern Irish singer, songwriter, and musician who is considered one of the most influential and innovative artists of the 20th century. He was born on August 31, 1945, in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Morrison began his music career in the mid-1960s as the lead singer of the band Them, best known for their hit song "Gloria." After leaving the band in 1966, Morrison launched a successful solo career and released his first album, "Blowin' Your Mind!," the following year.

Throughout the 1970s, Morrison continued to release critically acclaimed albums, including "Moondance," "Tupelo Honey," and "St. Dominic's Preview." His music is known for its unique blend of folk, R&B, soul, and Celtic influences, and his lyrics often explore themes of spirituality, love, and the beauty of everyday life.

Some of Morrison's most well-known songs include "Brown Eyed Girl," "Into the Mystic," "Moondance," and "Have I Told You Lately." He has won multiple Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

In addition to his music career, Morrison has also pursued other interests, including painting and literature. He has published several volumes of poetry and an autobiography, "Lit Up Inside."

• Van Morrison - harmonica/sax/vocals
• Billy Harrison - guitar
• Alan Henderson - bass
• Eric Wicksen - keyboards
• Ronnie Millings - drums
• John Wilson - drums

1. "Them" (1965)
2. "Them Again" (1965)
3. "The Story of Them Featuring Van Morrison" (2-CDs) (1998)

1. "Blowin' Your Mind" (1967) - Single: "Brown Eyed Girl"
2. "Astral Weeks" (1968)
3. "Moondance" (1970) - Singles: "Moondance", "Come Running"
4. "His Band and The Street Choir" (1970) - Singles: "Domino", "Blue Money"
5. "Tupelo Honey" (1971) - Single: "Wild Night"
6. "St. Dominic's Preview" (1972) - Single: "Jackie Wilson Said"
7. "Hard Nose the Highway" (1973)
8. "It's Too Late to Stop Now" (live) (2-CDs) (1974)
9. "Veedon Fleece" (1974)
10. "T. B. Sheets" (1974)
11. "This Is Where I Came In" (1977)
12. "A Period of Transition" (1977)
13. "Wavelength" (1978)
14. "Into the Music" (1979)
15. "Common One" (1980)
16. "Beautiful Vision" (1982)
17. "Inarticulate Speech of the Heart" (1983)
18. "A Sense of Wonder" (1985)
19. "Live at the Grand Opera House, Belfast" (1985)
20. "No Guru, No Method, No Teacher" (1986)
21. "Poetic Champions Compose" (1987)
22. "Irish Heartbeat" (1988) (with The Chieftans)
23. "Avalon Sunset" (1989)
24. "Enlightenment" (1990)
25. "Bang Masters" (1991)
26. "Hymns to the Silence" (2-CDs) (1991)
27. "Too Long In Exile" (1993)
28. "A Night In San Francisco" (1994)
29. "Days Like This" (1995)
30. "How Long Has This Been Going On" (1996) (with Georgie Fame)
31. "The Healing Game" (1997)
32. "A Philosopher's Stone" (2-CDs) (1998)
33. "Back On Top" (1999)
34. "The Skiffle Sessions: Live in Belfast 1998" (2000) (with Chris Barber and Lonnie Donegan)

1. "The Best of Van Morrison" (1990)
2. "The Best of Van Morrison, Vol. 2" (1993)
3. "Brown Eyed Beginnings" (2-CDs) (1998)

• The Van Morrison Website
• Into the Music: The Best of Van Morrison
• Van Morrison Mailing List
• Van Morrison Tablature