Jim Noir is the stage name of Alan Roberts, an English singer-songwriter from Davyhulme, Salford.
Noir's stage moniker is in homage to Vic Reeves, whose real name is Jim Moir. He has released four albums to date, 2005's Tower of Love, 2008's self titled LP Jim Noir, 2010's Zooper Dooper EP and 2012's Jimmy's Show. Tower of Love and all of the preceding EPs were self-recorded at Noir's parents' home in Davyhulme, Salford.
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