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James Fox

James Fox Fame Academy and Eurovision hopeful

Born:
06 APR 1976
Place of Birth:
Bargoed
School:
Heolddu Comprehensive
Famous For:
Eurovision 2004 hopeful
Trivia:
Sting inspired James to become a singer, but his favourite artist is Billy Joel.
Biography:

The clean-cut singer/songwriter who featured in Fame Academy got a second bite at success by representing the UK at the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest.

James took to music at an early age, playing the piano from the age of seven, later learning guitar and drums too.

He honed his craft in school bands, pubs and clubs, working as a session singer, touring with Liberty X and performing for British troops in the Balkans, Afghanistan and the Falklands.

The BBC TV talent show Fame Academy gave James his big break in 2003, finishing in a creditable fifth place.

James Fox celebrates his selection to represent the UK with BBC presenters Gabby Roslin and Terry WoganBut it wasn't James's last stab at the big time, as he was chosen as one of the six shortlisted hopefuls bidding to represent the UK at the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest.

James's performance of Hold Onto Our Love was a clear winner with the voting public who watched the Pop Idol-style Making Your Mind Up qualification show.

At the Eurovision final in Istanbul, James improved on the UK's disastrous 'nul points' showing of the previous year but only came 16th out of the 24 finalists.

He made another stab at fame in spring 2008 by releasing Cardiff City's FA Cup Final song Bluebirds Flying High.

Moment of Glory:
Winning the right to represent the UK at Eurovision

your comments

Ffion from Bargoed
James is my second Cousin. (:I'm Well Chuffed.

Lucie, Rhoose
Love the song 'Bluebirds Flying High' and he is well fit x

Guess Who...Bargoed
I will never forget sitting at your piano and attempting to play. Oh the embarrassment. I always knew you would go far. Keep it up James.

Tania Cooper from Bargoed
I think James is fab - I went to school with him. He has always been music mad and is an asset to Bargoed. Hope he is well and can't wait for his album to come out.

Suzette Bakelaar, Netherlands
Me again ... just wanted to let you know that James Fox is still one of my favourite Welsh men ... lol ... his new tunes on myspace are amazing!

Anne-Marie - Bargoed
James is a great inspiration to all the pupils at Heolddu - he's very talented and has a personality to match. I hope he goes far in his career x

Claire, Sunderland
Love this man loads, the most good looking guy I have ever seen, and so nice and down to earth with it. Can't wait to hear the album later this year xXx

Natalie Lammert, Gilfach Bargoed
In our local paper there was a report that he's bringing a album out very soon!!! Hope it's true so can't wait!!! He's the best!!!

Edna Kemp from London
I think we should see more of James Fox and hear more of him on the radio.

Cazz from Brighton
Have liked James since way back in Fame Academy... I always thought he was talented, but listening to his latest self-penned tunes on his MySpace I'm totally awestruck!!! GO JAMES!!!

Val Brab from Cannock
James is a real star - watching him in fame academy was great. It was worth tuning in just to listen to him at the piano of an evening. Great talent - I wish him luck and stardom.

Ute Hütten from Amersfoort / The Netherlands
I really love this song. When my husband and I got married in 2004, we chose Hold On to Our Love to open the dance - it's so magnificent. I still like to listen to the song; it brings back unique memories. Thank you, James Fox!

John from Ewell Village
My wife and I think James is fantastic. I've got him on video from Fame Academy singing and playing 'New York state of mind',awsome!!!

natalie lammert
james is fab hes such a great singer.

Kim Stewart from Adelaide South Australia
My Mum Sari is a huge fan and I wish James could come to Australia so I could see him live - I have seen video's but not the same - looks like I will have to travel to the UK

ste liverpool
james fox was gr8 as judas

Victor from Spain
It's the most beautiful boy of Eurovision Song Contest! And the best singer!

Catrin From Cardiff
He's really good looking and I watched Fame Academy.

Lorraine from Ashford, Kent
Met him last night at 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' A really friendly guy, very approachable, just your normal every day guy. Had a really nice chat with him, hope he does really well with his Broadway show and new album

Laura Jones from Bargoed
Hes just so lush and is really good at what he does.

Jessica from Bargoed
He is just awesome!

Sarah From Glyngaer, South Wales
I think james is very talented and has a lovely personality! Can't wait for the album! Hurry up James :)

Cross from Manchester!
James is amazing! I have seen him 3 times in Jesus Christ Superstar and am going again in a week! I have met him once and he is truly lovely! He always tries his best and deserves to do well more than a lot of people in the music business do!! Go James!

Suzette (The Netherlands)
Just a short comment..about this amazing guy...! I thought he had amazed me in Istanbul during Eurovision..but now I have seen him in Jesus Christ Superstar...!! I was overwhelmed..unbelievable...he was excellent as Judas...and he looked so mean....lol!! Suzette

Lucy From Cardiff!
He is a very talented young man!

Lexylex from Chelmsford
Saw him last year, best singer ever, loves his fans. Support James he's brilliant. Decent person. Nicer than some of the primadonnas out there.

Marc Cavill South Wales
Met him once after watching him play Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar-awesome voice and a really friendly guy. I am looking forward to his album release-long overdue in my opinion

Dotty from Essex
James is fantastic. 2004 saw him not only representing us at Istanbul but becoming a superb 'Judas' in Jesus Christ Superstar at many venues around the country. He also performed at the Royal Albert Hall and just recently supported Wet Wet Wet at Wembley. Great Singer/Songwriter and a truly great guy.

Raine, Warrington
Superb singer, songwriter, musician and if there's any justice this man will go far. He's also absolutely gorgeous to look at, with a great sense of humour. What more can anyone want? His performance playing Judas in JCS is simply amazing!

Peter Travers from Weymouth
He's so pretty but pretty vacant.

G & G Promotions in Blackwood
I am an entertainment agency, and this boy will go further trust me. I do know him and he's just superb. How anybody can give james a no, I do not understand. I am like simon cowell from x factor and my say is, go for it James - you're just great. Keep up the hard work son - this is a tough game but you'll get there in the end. Good luck. Garfield Jenkins

Anthony Pitt from Bargoed
Cool guy - he comes from where i live. im sorry to say this but my band North Hillside is better.

Laura from Warrington
I think he's fantastic. I went to see him in Jesus Christ Superstar and managed to meet him at the end whilst he was coming out of the building! He's amazing.

John Elliott from Peterborough
He upstaged the other stars playing Judas Iscariot in the Jesus Christ Superstar production at the New Wimbledon Theatre. He has an outstanding voice, well sustained throughout his debut live performance.

Kimberley from Penzance
He's so gorgeous, I think he should have won Fame Academy. Look at the ones who got deals - Alex Parks, Alistair Griffin etc. Haven't seen them do anything recently which shows a lot. James deserves everything.

Jelena Belgrade
James is a great singer and I am really impressed with song he sang on Eurovision. Can anyone help me to find the lyrics?

Shez from Cwmbran
James was gr8 in FA. loved him singing all day all night tho i think the slow ballads aren't really him. he does a much better performance with the tunes that have more of a rocky edge. shame he didnt win euro but i dont think he had that much of a chance - the song is good tho... And he is well fit! ;0)

Pollyanna from Suffolk
James is a wonderful guy! Met him and seen him live twice. Can't wait for his next single (due out in August) then the album (which will be self-penned songs). He co-hosted the Red Dragon FM breakfast show this week, and gained many more fans - has a wicked sense of humour. On Tuesday and Wednesday they invited listeners to call in with a subject and gave James an hour to compose a song and play it on the guitar live - wonderful!!!

Egita from Latvia
Charming man with a fantastic voice. He's got a future.

Tim of Pontypridd
He's rubbish to be fair

Foxylover from Belgium
I think James Fox is such a hottie! His song 'Hold On To Our Love' is 1 of my favourites! He did great at eurovision 2004, and i'm dying to see him in real life - he has such a good personality too, and he's an amazing performer ....i love him!! do i have to say more ?

Rhona from Inverness-shire
A great performance from James Fox. Eurovision officials should ban dancing and let the voters concentrate on the the singer and the song.

Jacie Austin from Pontypridd
Best British entry for a long time. Welsh will prove to be the best!!!

Bunty England from Wrexham
Don`t care if he's English, Scots, Irish or Welsh - he is a true Brit and will win Euro...yeeeeey...go James!

Val Donnelly from Edinburgh
James is our best chance at Eurovision in a long time, talented and professional - and very easy on the eye! However we do in Eurovision, I have no doubt James will make us proud. Good luck James

Sarah from Sussex
He is such an amazing guy with a fantastic voice 2 match. Good luck 2 him - he will be ace.

Wayne Davies from Caerphilly
I am the entertainment sec in the r.a.o.b. Social Club, Abertridwr, and I have booked James on a few occasions. I always knew that he had a lot of talent and would go along way. He is also a very down to earth person. Good luck in Europe James.

Sian Regan Jones from Pontypridd
Good luck! James has a lot of talent and will do everybody proud!

Pollyanna from Suffolk
James will show them all how it should be done - a real professional and we are lucky to have him respresenting us. He'll do us proud!

Jane from Merthyr Tydfil
We supported him in Fame Academy and we will be supporting him again. Go James!!!

Anna Pollitt from Bargoed - now living in Yorkshire
James is a great performer and a good person. I have been a fan since school - yes the same school as James. I think he will be the next Eurovision winner and I will definitely be watching and cheering him on. GO JAMES!!!!

Ally from Norwich
What do I think of James Fox? How long have you got? James will restore the pride to the UK in Eurovision. He will knock 'em dead. A fabulous voice, a fantastic musician, and a great song... Roll on May 15th.

Rory from Swansea
James Rules ok!

Suzette Bakelaar from the Netherlands
I think James Fox is an amazing guy....with an excellent voice and a great personality...! I've met him 3 times and I hope to meet him again soon! I'll be in Istanbul to support him all the way - with about 40 of my new friends thanks to James...! I know he'll do us proud! Suzette

Sari Ash,from Sandhurst.
James Fox is going to win the hearts of the Europeans as he has done in the UK and will bring the title back home.

Trix from Aberystwyth
He is the best! Great preformer/singer/songwriter!! He will do the uk proud on the May 15th.

Tony
Just great!!!!

Kath Harnett from Bristol
He strikes me as a very talented singer and musician as well as a generous and engaging personality. I am absolutely certain he will make a great job of representing the UK in Eurovision, using his experience to guarantee a top class performance and his wit and charm to wow the press and viewers alike. Whatever happens in the voting, I'm sure we will all be able to be proud of our Eurovision entry this year.

Snoopy from Basingstoke
Having seen James twice live (including at MYMU) he has every chance of bringing home the Eurovision title - such a natural performer, and Gorgeous with it xx

Polly Francis
He is a true professional, great singer and song writer, and I am sure will do the U.K.and Wales proud in Istanbul.

Linda from Midlands
Incredibly talented performer! Was highly underrated in Fame Academy and deserved a record deal more than some who got deals. Will not be fazed by the huge crowd and will give 110%. If he doesn't win it will only be politics that stop him in which case it may be time for us to stop paying huge sums of money for political voting.

Bargoed Life

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