John Foster (British singer)
John Foster also Jon Jon and Jon Jon Foster | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 February 1961 Basildon, Essex, England |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Associated acts | Bronski Beat, MetalMatt, Steve Bronski, Larry Steinbachek |
John Foster also known as Jon Jon Foster is an English-singer best known for his time as part of Bronski Beat with Larry Steinbachek and Steve Bronski.[1][2]
Early life[edit]
Foster was born in Basildon in Essex, England on the 26th February 1961. He spent most of his younger years at clubs and pubs around Essex and London where in 1978. He met Depeche Mode lead singer, Dave Gahan and Yazoo lead singer, Alison Moyet at a club. He later met Larry Steinbachek at a gay bar and was invited to join Bronski Beat after Jimmy Somerville left.
Career[edit]
Following the departure of Jimmy Somerville in 1985, Foster joined the band and he co-wrote the songs, "Hit That Perfect Beat"[3][4][5]and "C'mon! C'mon!".[6] The bands popularity began to partly dwindle following the release of Cmon! Cmon! and around that time, Foster decided to leave the band and pursued a single career with a new band called "Us". He was replaced by Jonathan Hellyer as the lead singer of Bronski Beat before he also left the band.[7][8]
Foster returned briefly to the band from 1994 before leaving for good in 1995.[9] Jonathan Hellyer briefly returned to the band after Fosters departure but Bronski Beat disbanded in 1995. He has since worked on single material with his most recent songs being with independent musician,[10] MetalMatt and his songs which Foster has collaborated on include Future and Mexico.[11] Foster also continues to record and work as a singer and songwriter.
Personal life[edit]
Foster is also openly gay and he was also close friends Larry Steinbachek and Steve Bronski before both died in both 2017 and 2021.[12]
References[edit]
- ↑ Jones, Damian (2021-12-13). "Steve Bronski's carer claims Bronski Beat co-founder died in a flat fire". NME. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ "Marc Almond leads tributes as ex-Bronski Beat man Larry Steinbachek dies aged 56". The Irish News. 2017-01-13. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ "Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat | SimplyEighties.com". www.simplyeighties.com. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ admin (2017-01-10). "Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat". Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ Hodgson, by Barbara; Updated (2019-05-21). "NOW 'Forgotten 80s' album will be out in May". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ "John Jøn". Discogs. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ Schnee, Steve. "BRONSKI BEAT: An EXCLUSIVE Q&A with Steve Bronski!". AMPED™ Music Distribution. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ "Bronski Beat – Nostalgia Central". nostalgiacentral.com. 2014-07-01. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ "Steve Bronski, founding member of Bronski Beat, dead at 61". OUTInPerth | LGBTQIA+ News and Culture. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ↑ "Bronski Beat's Larry Steinbachek dies". OUTInPerth | LGBTQIA+ News and Culture. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ↑ "Mexico feat. Jon Jon Foster (Bronski Beat), by Metal Matt". Metal Matt. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ↑ "Jon Jon Foster @estuaryfestival". www.estuaryfestival.com. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
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