Brian Edward Cox (born 3 March 1968) is an English physicist and musician who is professor of particle physics in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester [2] [3] and the Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science. [4]

Other main performers included physicist Brian Cox, who played keyboards for several years while working towards his physics PhD before being replaced by Simon Ellis, as well as Derek Chai on bass, Alex Leam on triangle, and drummer Mark Roberts.

Apr 12, 2023 · Was Professor Brian Cox in band D:Ream? Born in Oldham, Lancashire on March 3, 1968, a young Brian was into hobbies like bus spotting and dancing, before Carl Sagan's book Cosmos got him on to physics. However, he got a D in his Maths A-Level - and his first major pursuit in life was music.

Jun 30, 2024 · PROFESSOR Brian Cox left music fans elated as he reunited with his band for a special Glastonbury set. The Oldham lad, 56, juggles his role as a physicist and lecturer at the University of...

Jun 28, 2024 · Professor Brian Cox has joined his former D:Ream bandmates on stage at Glastonbury to perform the track that became a defining political anthem of the 1990s - and seemingly again this year after its re-emergence ahead of the general election.

Jun 30, 2024 · PROFESSOR Brian Cox left music fans elated as he reunited with his band for a special Glastonbury set. The Oldham lad, 56, juggles his role as a physicist and lecturer at the University of...

Apr 8, 2013 · He now gets more public adulation as a scientist than he ever did as a member of hit 90s band D:Ream, famous for the New Labour anthem Things Can Only Get Better.

The pop idol turned science idol, Professor Brian Edward Cox is a British physicist and professor of particle physics at the University of Manchester. He is best recognized as the presenter of science programs for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Nov 19, 2010 · TV scientist Professor Brian Cox has confirmed he is to record again with 1990s pop act D:Ream. The physicist was originally the band's keyboard player on hits including Things Can Only Get...

Apr 9, 2024 · Brian Cox’s journey to becoming a prominent figure in science communication is as unconventional as it is inspiring. Before delving into the cosmos, Cox found fame in the early 1990s as the keyboard player for the British pop band D:REAM – best known for their hit Things Can Only Get Better. This early career in music laid the foundation ...