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Starlight (Jon Stevens Album)
''Starlight'' is the tenth studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Jon Stevens. The album was released on 31 March 2017. The album debuted at number 16, becoming Stevens' highest-charting album in Australia. Stevens toured the album across July and August 2017, with special guest Kate Ceberano. Background and content In 2016, Stevens worked with David A. Stewart of the Eurythmics, who co-wrote and produced the album. On 13 February 2017, Stevens announced the release of the album along with the lead single "Hold On". He was backed by former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr on the Track "One Way Street" Reception Jessie Cunneffe of ''Rolling Stone (magazine), Rolling Stone'' gave the album 3 out of 4 stars, saying; "If you're looking for a pub gig in an album, Jon Stevens has delivered. That said, it's the sort of gig you're likely to talk over some of the time – a solid backdrop of classic soul, blues, country and rock that amps up the atmosphere without monopolising your att ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Stevens
Jon Stevens (born 8 October 1961) is a New Zealand singer, best known for his work with Noiseworks and ''Jesus Christ Superstar''. Biography 1980–1986: career beginnings and ''Jezebel'' Stevens was born in Upper Hutt, New Zealand, and is of Scottish and Māori descent. His brother is singer Frankie Stevens. He formed his first band while at Heretaunga College. Stevens released his debut studio album ''Jezebel'' on CBS Records in 1980. It peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand charts and was certified Gold. He moved to Australia in 1981 and subsequently became an Australian citizen. In 1982, a self-titled album was released, but was not successful. In 1983, Stevens formed the band the Change with guitarist Stuart Fraser. Over the next few years, additional members were added before renaming themselves as Noiseworks in 1986. 1986–1992: Noiseworks and ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' In 1986, Stevens became the lead singer of the Sydney band Noiseworks. The band released three pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |