Wayne Jackson (singer)
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Wayne Jackson is an English
singer, songwriter
and producer
, who lives in Berlin
.
, Wayne now lives in Berlin
.
He studied English literature in Wales
and has a degree. In addition to his interest in football (Manchester City F.C.
) he has trained extensively in kick boxing, participating in the German national championships.
As mentioned before, Wayne is a musical multi-talent. He was the founder of the British band The Dostoyevskys who split up in the late nineties. Before splitting, they were the support-act for the British rock band Oasis (band)
on two of their tours. In 2005 Wayne co-wrote and appeared as featured vocalist and musician on Paul van Dyk
's single "The Other Side" which they performed together in the sold out Central Park
.
Wayne produced the two solo albums of the German artist Bela B.
(Bingo in 2006, Code B. in 2010). As a member of Bela B.'s live band "Los Helmstedt", he played more than 60 shows.
Wayne released his first solo album "The Long Goodbye“ in 2008, the second single "Shine On" was part of the summer campaign of the German TV channel RTL in 2008. The first single was called "Glorious" and was co-written with Paul Van Dyk.http://waynejackson-fanspace.de/uber-uns-wayne-jackson/ His second album "Undercover Psycho" was released in 2010 and entered the German top 100 Album download charts at position 55. Influenced by New Order, U2
, Editors
or Snow Patrol
, Wayne found his own unique and honest style.http://www.waynejackson.de/web/bio/ He wrote, recorded, produced and played nearly all the instruments for this second album on his own. "Undercover Psycho" includes the single "Hallelujah" which was the theme song of the movie "Die Tür" starring Mads Mikkleson and Jessica Schwarz. Another song "I’m so Beautiful" was used as part of an RTL-campaign in March 2010.http://waynejackson-fanspace.de/uber-uns-wayne-jackson/ The same year, Wayne released a cover version of the Lady Gaga
hit "Bad Romance". The single reached the No. 1 position in the German radio stations "Radio Gong" and "Radio Berlin".http://www.wj-streetteam.de/ The b-side of the digital-only released single includes the song "Undercover Psycho".http://www.waynejackson.de/web/category/audio/
Besides his activities for Bela B. and his solo projects, he has also worked extensively with the German singer Lula, who lives in Berlin as well. These collaborations have covered her album “Lost in Reverie” and further duets like “Your Stars Never Shine” which can be found on “Undercover Psycho”.http://waynejackson-fanspace.de/uber-uns-wayne-jackson/
Since releasing his solo material Wayne has performed live, both with a full band and alone. In August/ September 2008, he did a club tour through Germany to present his Album "The Long Goodbye". He was supported by Lula. In February 2010 the second tour followed. The same year, Wayne played a number of festival dates, including the Deichbrand-Festival. The Open Flair and the Welt-Astra-Tag in Hamburg. He also supported US band Train, Sivert Höyem and Philipp Poisel.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
singer, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, who lives in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
.
Biography
Born and raised in ManchesterManchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
, Wayne now lives in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
.
He studied English literature in Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
and has a degree. In addition to his interest in football (Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
) he has trained extensively in kick boxing, participating in the German national championships.
As mentioned before, Wayne is a musical multi-talent. He was the founder of the British band The Dostoyevskys who split up in the late nineties. Before splitting, they were the support-act for the British rock band Oasis (band)
Oasis (band)
Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs , Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher...
on two of their tours. In 2005 Wayne co-wrote and appeared as featured vocalist and musician on Paul van Dyk
Paul van Dyk
Matthias Paul, better known by his stage name Paul van Dyk is a German Grammy Award-winning Electronic Dance Music DJ, musician and record producer...
's single "The Other Side" which they performed together in the sold out Central Park
Central Park
Central Park is a public park in the center of Manhattan in New York City, United States. The park initially opened in 1857, on of city-owned land. In 1858, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux won a design competition to improve and expand the park with a plan they entitled the Greensward Plan...
.
Wayne produced the two solo albums of the German artist Bela B.
Bela B.
Dirk Felsenheimer , better known under his stage name Bela B., is a German musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known for being the drummer and one of the singers in the German band Die Ärzte. In 2006 he released his first solo album entitled Bingo. Bela B...
(Bingo in 2006, Code B. in 2010). As a member of Bela B.'s live band "Los Helmstedt", he played more than 60 shows.
Wayne released his first solo album "The Long Goodbye“ in 2008, the second single "Shine On" was part of the summer campaign of the German TV channel RTL in 2008. The first single was called "Glorious" and was co-written with Paul Van Dyk.http://waynejackson-fanspace.de/uber-uns-wayne-jackson/ His second album "Undercover Psycho" was released in 2010 and entered the German top 100 Album download charts at position 55. Influenced by New Order, U2
U2
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
, Editors
Editors
Editors are a British indie rock band based in Birmingham, who formed in 2002. Previously known as Pilot, The Pride and Snowfield, the band consists of Tom Smith , Chris Urbanowicz , Russell Leetch and Ed Lay .Editors have so far released two platinum studio...
or Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow...
, Wayne found his own unique and honest style.http://www.waynejackson.de/web/bio/ He wrote, recorded, produced and played nearly all the instruments for this second album on his own. "Undercover Psycho" includes the single "Hallelujah" which was the theme song of the movie "Die Tür" starring Mads Mikkleson and Jessica Schwarz. Another song "I’m so Beautiful" was used as part of an RTL-campaign in March 2010.http://waynejackson-fanspace.de/uber-uns-wayne-jackson/ The same year, Wayne released a cover version of the Lady Gaga
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
hit "Bad Romance". The single reached the No. 1 position in the German radio stations "Radio Gong" and "Radio Berlin".http://www.wj-streetteam.de/ The b-side of the digital-only released single includes the song "Undercover Psycho".http://www.waynejackson.de/web/category/audio/
Besides his activities for Bela B. and his solo projects, he has also worked extensively with the German singer Lula, who lives in Berlin as well. These collaborations have covered her album “Lost in Reverie” and further duets like “Your Stars Never Shine” which can be found on “Undercover Psycho”.http://waynejackson-fanspace.de/uber-uns-wayne-jackson/
Since releasing his solo material Wayne has performed live, both with a full band and alone. In August/ September 2008, he did a club tour through Germany to present his Album "The Long Goodbye". He was supported by Lula. In February 2010 the second tour followed. The same year, Wayne played a number of festival dates, including the Deichbrand-Festival. The Open Flair and the Welt-Astra-Tag in Hamburg. He also supported US band Train, Sivert Höyem and Philipp Poisel.
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Switzerland | Austria | |||
| 2008 | "Glorious" | The Long Goodbye | |||
| 2008 | "Shine On" | The Long Goodbye | |||
| 2009 | "Hallelujah" | 97 | Undercover Psycho | ||
| 2010 | "Bad Romance" |
Albums
| Year | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "The Long Goodbye" | |
| 2010 | "Undercover Psycho" |