Billy Ocean | |
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 In January 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Leslie Sebastian Charles |
| Born | 21 January 1950 Fyzabad, Trinidad |
| Origin | Romford, London, England |
| Genres | R&B, funk, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, steel drums, guitar |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Labels | GTO, Epic, Jive, Aqua Music |
| Website | www.billyocean.co.uk |
Billy Ocean MBE (born Leslie Sebastian Charles; 21 January 1950) is a singer, songwriter, record producer, recording artist and musician. He was born in Fyzabad, Trinidad to Grenadan parents. He has many hit singles. Most were put out in the 1980s.
On 20 October 2010, Ocean was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the MOBO Awards in London.
On 29 July 2011, Ocean became a Companion of the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. His title was presented by Sir Paul McCartney.
In 2012, Ocean made a cameo in the British comedy film Keith Lemon: The Film as Lemon's father. In January 2016, Ocean appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to perform some of his hits as part of a promo tour for his new album. Ocean toured the UK during March and April 2017.
Ocean recorded a new studio album in mid-2019 at Eve Studios in Stockport, working again with producer Barry Eastmond as co-writer. The album One World was to be released on 17 April 2020. After a delay, it was later released on 4 September 2020.
