Feargal Sharkey is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter, best known as the frontman for the punk band The Undertones during the 1970s and 1980s. His distinctive, high pitched vocals and the band's energetic, punky sound led to a number of hits, including the iconic "Teenage Kicks." After leaving the band, Sharkey pursued a solo career, adopting a more pop-oriented sound and scoring a major hit with "A Good Heart" in 1985. His contribution to music, particularly in the punk genre, has established him as a significant figure in the UK music scene.