Gareth Gates
English singer-songwriter with a hit single
Born
July 12th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1984, a singer-songwriter gained popularity as a finalist on the first series of a television music competition. The debut single, 'Unchained Melody,' topped the UK Singles Chart and achieved significant success, selling over a million copies. Subsequent albums showcased a blend of pop and R&B styles, with several reaching the UK Top 10. Continued to perform in musical theatre, including roles in productions such as 'Les Misérables' and 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.'
Released the hit single 'Unchained Melody'
Achieved multiple UK Top 10 albums
Performed in 'Les Misérables' and 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'
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