Julian Lennon
b. John Charles Julian Lennon, 8 April 1963, Liverpool, England. To embark on a musical career in the same sphere as his late father was a bold and courageous move for Julian Lennon, the son of John Lennon and Cynthia Powell. The universal fame of John Lennon brought the inevitable comparisons, which quickly became more a source of irritation than pride. This awful paradox must have hampered the now low-profile career of a young star that began when he released a commendable debut album in 1984. The album was produced by Phil Ramone and utilised a healthy mix of different musical styles. At times, Julian's voice uncannily and uncomfortably mirrored that of John's, but he was soon scaling the US and UK charts with excellent compositions such as "Valotte" and the reggae-influenced "Too Late For Goodbyes". Lennon was nominated for a Grammy in 1985 as the Best New Act, but success may have come too soon, and he indulged in the usual excesses and was hounded by the press, merely to find out what club he frequented and whom he was dating.
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Albums
- (2005) Help Yourself
- (1998) Photograph Smile
- (1984) Valotte
Top Tracks
- Too Late for Goodbyes
- Valotte
- Saltwater
- Ruby Tuesday
- Say You're Wrong
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