Biography
Who is John Newman?
Early life and real name
John Newman William Peter Newman was born on June 16, 1990, in Settle in the Yorkshire Dales, United Kingdom. He attended Settle College during his youth and later moved to Leeds at the age of sixteen to develop his musical sound and voice. Growing up, he was deeply influenced by Motown, Stax, and Northern soul music heard through his mother. At the age of fourteen, John started playing the guitar and writing his own songs while learning how to record and produce music independently.
During his time in Leeds, he studied for a BTEC in popular music from the Leeds College of Music. At the age of twenty, John moved to London where he started a band, performed live shows, and ultimately signed a recording contract with Island Records.
Career highlights and albums
John first gained widespread prominence when he featured on Rudimental's single Feel the Love in 2012, which peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart. In June 2013, he released his breakthrough solo single Love Me Again, which also reached number one on the UK singles chart and entered the top ten in over twenty countries. His debut studio album Tribute followed in October 2013, reaching the top position on the UK Albums Chart and receiving a platinum certification by the BPI.
His other well-known musical collaborations and singles include Blame with Calvin Harris in 2014, Come and Get It in 2015, and Give Me Your Love with Sigala and Nile Rodgers in 2016. His second studio album Revolve was released in October 2015 and reached number three in the United Kingdom. Throughout his career, John has received multiple award nominations, including four Brit Awards nods.
Personal life and family
John is the younger brother of fellow singer-songwriter James Newman. In his personal life, John has twice faced health challenges after being diagnosed with brain tumours, undergoing successful surgeries in 2012 and 2016. He married his Danish partner Nana-Maria on August 18, 2018, in London.
In June 2020, John announced he was taking a break from the solo music industry and left his record label and management company after experiencing mental health pressures. He later returned to music with new singles such as Waiting for a Lifetime in May 2022 and Merry Go in May 2026.
Birthday and age
John Newman was born on June 16, 1990, which makes John 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. John shares the date with 34 other famous people.
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