Discography
7 releases – 5 under his own name, 1 under 1 pseudonym and 1 credit on others' music Edit
Collaborations, Groups and Family
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Junior
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Junior
Edit- Born:
- We're not sure when. We do know he's British.
- Names:
- Alternative names: Norman Giscombe, Jr.. Also releases as: Junior Giscombe.
- Snapshot:
- An Artist with 6 releases under 2 pseudonyms, and credited once on others' music. 1 collaboration.
Biography
EditHe was first billed simply as Junior and he scored a #7 hit in the UK Singles Chart in 1982, with "Mama Used To Say". His follow-up single, "Too Late" also made the Top 20 in the UK.
"Mama Used to Say" was also a Top 10 hit in the United States, earning him a "Best Newcomer" award from Billboard.
After a period outside the charts, he made a brief return to the Top 10 in 1987 when he sang a duet with Kim Wilde on "Another Step (Closer to You)". He also became involved with the formation of Red Wedge in 1986 with Billy Bragg, Jimmy Somerville, and Paul Weller, and had been a part of The Council Collective with The Style Council, Jimmy Ruffin and others for the 1984 fundraising single 'Soul Deep'. Later he became better known as a songwriter for various artists, including Sheena Easton. He is currently a DJ with internet radio station Solarradio.com.
