James Fox

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James Fox Biography

James Richard Mullett (born 6 April 1976), known professionally as James Fox, is a Welsh pop singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist. He represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 in Istanbul. In 2008 he wrote and recorded the Cardiff City F.C. FA Cup Final song, “Bluebirds Flying High”.

He has performed live for British troops on active service in Afghanistan, Bosnia, The Falkland Islands and Iraq on more than 160 occasions since 2000, as well as undertaking many charity performances. He was invited to perform twice at the Royal British Legion Remembrance Day Festival at the Royal Albert Hall, in the presence of the Queen.

In 2000, he formed the boy band Force 5 with his friend Kevin Simm. They worked mainly on Blackpool’s Golden Mile, before breaking up when Simm joined Liberty X. Simm’s management company Hyperactive signed him as a solo artist, and also a backing singer and guitarist for other artists. He went on to support Liberty X, Ultra, Worlds Apart and Wet Wet Wet, and also undertook tours of entertainment for the Armed Forces in Bosnia, Afghanistan and the Falkland Islands.

One track by Fox appeared on each of the official Fame Academy compilation albums, Fame Academy: Bee Gees Special (Polydor, August 2003) and Fame Academy – The Finalists (Polydor, October 2003).

In 2003, Fox duetted and played on the co-written track, “In Your Smile” which appeared on Alistair Griffin’s début album Bring It On

In 2003, he took part in the BBC’s Fame Academy and took the stage name James Fox. He came fifth, but the experience presented him with new career opportunities.

“Hold Onto Our Love”, the official UK Eurovision entry for 2004, was released as a CD single in April 2004 on the Sony label. It reached No. 13 in the UK Singles Chart and No. 7 in the Welsh music charts. The single also contained the original tracks “Needing You” and “Something About Her”.

In 2004, Fox recorded “Hold Onto Our Love”, “Needing You” and “Something About Her” which were released across two CD singles.

Following his performance of “Hold Onto Our Love” on BBC’s Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up programme in April 2004, Fox was invited by Wayne David MP to sing the UK’s Eurovision entry live at the House of Commons, and also to perform at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office ‘Meet the Neighbours’ Festival. He was also invited to sing live at the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff. He and his brother, accompanied by session musicians performed the song twice on Top of the Pops (30 April and 7 May).

Fox’s first notable solo achievement as a musical artist was representing the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with the song “Hold Onto Our Love” – which also featured his brother Dean on drums, It reached number 13 in the UK chart. He finished 16th out of 24 finalists with 29 points. Terry Wogan, Cheryl Baker, Fox and his mother all complained that the voting had been biased.

In 2005, Fox, with Katherine Jenkins, Andy Scott-Lee, Stuart Cable and a host of other Welsh celebrities, recorded a cover version of The Carpenters’ “Close To You” the promotional video for the song it was later used as an indent by BBC Wales before programmes

In 2004, Fox went on to play Judas in the Bill Kenwright touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar to good reviews. Consequently, Tim Rice recommended him for the lead role in the Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp musical Movin’ Out in America. Fox won the role, and made his début on Broadway on 6 April 2005. He later joined the North American touring production of Movin’ Out.

Between October 2006 and January 2007, Fox rejoined the American tour of Movin’ Out, taking time off to return to the UK for a series of gigs. After this, he returned to the UK on a permanent basis.

In March 2006, Fox returned to the UK to take up the role of “Piano Man” in the European première of Movin’ Out in The West End at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

In December 2007 a six track CD of original songs entitled Six String (iTunes) was released independently by Plastic Tomato.

In 2007 he released Six String, a six-track EP of original songs.

On 18 May 2007, he performed at The Natural History Museum London as the support act for Tina Turner at the Bedrock Ball, a charity gala evening in aid of Cauldwell Children. The event marked Turner’s return to live performance after a seven-year absence.

Rocking Chairs And Lemonade was released via iTunes and on CD on 10 November 2008. It included the six tracks from Six String plus five other tracks. As well as songwriting, Fox played most of the instruments including guitar, piano, synthesiser, mandolin, bass, harmonica and drums. The album received good reviews and was compared to Take That and The Killers.

“Higher” written by Fox, Mads Hauge and Phil Thornalley was released on 22 October 2008, as the lead single from the album Rocking Chairs and Lemonade.

“Bluebirds Flying High”, the official FA Cup final song of Cardiff City F.C. was released on 5 May 2008 on the Plastic Tomato label and iTunes. The single attained the number one spot in the UK national indie singles chart and the Welsh singles chart.

Tracks by Fox also appeared on The Ultimate Eurovision Party (May 2008).

Between October 2008 and January 2009, Fox co-wrote and recorded several tracks with Lucie Silvas for inclusion on her third studio album.

In 2008, “Higher” the lead single from Fox’s debut album Rocking Chairs And Lemonade was released on his own Plastic Tomato label and on iTunes. The single later became snooker ace Mark Williams entrance music from the 2010 World Snooker Championship onwards. The album included the tracks from Six String, and five other original tunes.

He wrote “Bluebirds Flying High” which became the official Cardiff City Football Club single for the 2008 FA Cup Final.

Since then, Fox has represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest, toured the United States and United Kingdom with musical theatre and as a solo artist. He has also had two Top 20 hits, his Eurovision entry “Hold Onto Our Love”, and “Bluebirds Flying High” in 2008.

“Say What You Like”, the second single from Rocking Chairs and Lemonade, was released on 27 April 2009. The single reached number No. 16 in the UK national indie singles chart. “Bluebirds Flying High” (playoff final remix) was released on 17 May 2010 as a free download.

In 2009 he released Say What You Like on the Plastic Tomato label. In 2010 he recorded tracks released on sound cloud with The Bonfires. The following year, he re-recorded “Bluebirds Flying High” to mark Cardiff City reaching the Championship Play-off final at Wembley.

In May 2010, Fox joined The Bonfires as keyboard player and backing vocalist. The band have performed at The Toybox, The Regal Room, The Bedford and the Isle of Wight Festival.

In July 2010, Fox took the role of Freddie “The American” Trumper in the 2010–2011 UK touring production of the Andersson/Rice/Ulveaus musical Chess, opening in Newcastle.

In June 2012 TOR by ‘Tenors of Rock’ was given a limited release, packaged as a collectors edition CD, Fox sang on all the tracks taking the lead on three; Sweet Prayer of Mine, Tears in Heaven and Desperado.

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