Simon Webbe: Biography

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Born:

Mar 30, 1979 in Manchester, England

Genres:

Rock Music, Adult Alternative

Decades Active:

2000's

Simon Webbe was born March 30th 1979 in the Manchester working class neighborhood of Moss Side. Though he dabbled with music in his early years, he was also an excellent amateur soccer player, and had intended to pursue athletics as a career before a serious injury in his early teens. Webbe was challenged by a series of troubled relationships during his teen years (some of which would be explored in later lyrics), one of which made him a father by the age of 17. Webbe channeled frustration into selfimprovement, and modeling engagements paved the path for his musical career. Webbe was selected to join British boy band Blue, making him a multimillion record selling artist by his early twenties. Though successful, Blue's timeline was limited, leaving Webbe to chart his own course by 2005. In august of that year, Webbe's urban folk tinged single "Lay Your Hands" hit the airwaves and reach number 4 on UK singles charts. The song "No Worries" followed, also reaching 4, priming the market for the release of Simon Webbe's solo debut, Sanctuary. The record's alternative, rootsy style surprised and charmed audiences. Though it debuted at 28, the record quickly climbed to 7. The much anticipated follow up release Grace was met with success in November of '06. Though the album peaked at 11, Webbe's international reputation continues to flourish, with a strong fan base throughout Europe and Asia, with a busy touring schedule throughout 2007.

- Evan C. Gutierrez, All Music Guide