Gary Lightbody was honoured in November 2018 at the Northern Ireland Music Prize with an award for outstanding contribution to music. Gary Lightbody Gareth John Lightbody (born 15 June 1976) is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from Northern Ireland, best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Snow Patrol. Gareth John Lightbody was born in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, to Jack and Lynne (née Wray) Lightbody, on 15 June 1976. Jack Lightbody has been an independent business owner and has roots in Rosemount, Derry. Gary Lightbody has one sister, Sarah, and attended Rathmore primary
Chocolate (Snow Patrol song) the bottom. The song's last line "I promise I'll do anything you ask... this time" therefore seems both futile and ironic in that there apparently is not going to be an opportunity to make amends. After the lyrics finish lead singer Gary Lightbody walks up and inverts the hourglass. The video fades out to the song's guitar riff repeating. "Hot Press"' reviewer Paul Nolan reviewed the single negatively. He wrote the song was true to its title, as it was "warm" and "anthemic", making comparisons to bands like Coldplay and Starsailor. He did not feel it was strong enough to