John Hughes (Irish musician)
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John Hughes is an Irish musician and manager best known for his management of The Corrs.
In the 1980s Hughes formed the short lived synthpop band Minor Detail with his brother Willie. Their album was produced by Bill Whelan (of Riverdance fame).
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[edit] Discovering the Corrs
In 1991 Hughes started a band called Hughes Version featuring Jim Corr on keyboards. Hughes was also working as musical coordinator for the movie Commitments. Jim simultaneously decided to audition with his three sisters, unbeknownst to Hughes at the time. Commitments casting director Ros Hubbard who'd heard them perform convinced Hughes to become the band's manager despite his total lack of prior experience. Hughes remains the Corrs' manager to this day.
[edit] Wild Ocean
Hughes put his own music aside when taking over the Corrs but in 1999 went back into the studio to write and record new material. The result was Wild Ocean released in 2004 by 14th Floor Records/Warner Records. The album's name was supposedly suggested by Andrea Corr.
Wild Ocean also features the musical talent of The Corrs, The Chieftains, and newcomer Tara Blaise who co-wrote and is featured vocalist on several tracks. Encouraged by her work, Hughes signed Blaise to his own label Spokes Records afterwards and co-wrote material with her for her debut album Dancing On Tables Barefoot.
[edit] Discography
For Hughes Discography with the band Minor Detail, see Minor Detail.
[edit] Albums
- Wild Ocean - Released 11.10.04 (UK), 22.10.04 (Ireland)
[edit] Singles
- Deo - Released 04.10.04 (UK)
- Dancing In the Wind - Released 22.10.04 (Ireland)
