Déannè Blazey
Déannè has been performing professionally since the age of 10, and scored early
success in the 1980's with a major recording contract with Warner Brothers, and
becoming a regular part of the TISWAS team alongside Chris Tarrant.
Featuring heavily on the ITV 1980's revival of the 50's rock & roll show "Jack
Good's Oh Boy!", some Saturday TV scheduling seemed to be dominated by the still
teenage performer, as she would appear live on TISWAS in the morning, and again
in the evening on 'Oh Boy!'.
When her first single was released in September 1980, TV promotions meant that
she would sometimes pop up on afternoon scheduling too! ....And she was still at
school!!!
From then on, Déannè has worked consistently in the music industry, in various
bands, and also as a solo artist, both as a performer, and also as a writer.
Performing has taken her worldwide, including the USA and the Middle East,
punctuated by a stint in London's West End, a brief Eurovision Song Contest
experience, and an even briefer spell as a temporary half of 80's pop duo
Dollar!
In the 90's, Déannè was booked by George Michael to perform at his 30th birthday
party, and also worked on original material alongside Tony Hadley of Spandau
Ballet.
Déannè's distinctive voice has also been heard over the years on both Television
and Radio worldwide, whether it be a trendy club anthem, cat food commercial, or
radio 'jingle'.
In fact, her gutsy vocal performance on a popular African anti-malaria tablet
campaign is almost an industry classic!
Déannè also plays guitar and keyboards, playing both for several years in the
touring band for comedian Brian Conley. Music theory is her 'thing', and she
will 'have a bash' at playing anything. Over the last few years, she has even
been called upon to play both violin and cello for various recordings....but not
at the same time!
Along with a her writing partner, Déannè enjoys spending time composing original
material for other artists, mainly for the US market. A major publishing company
in Los Angeles has already signed up several of their songs.
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