Axle Whitehead

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Axle Whitehead
Born December 16, 1980 (1980-12-16) (age 27)
Melbourne, Australia
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 2003–present
Label(s) Sony BMG

Axle Whitehead (born 16 December 1980 in Melbourne, Australia) is a former Australian Video Hits TV host and current singer and musician. In 2008, he announced that he is busy working on a solo album and hopes to delve into the world of acting.[1]

[edit] Career

Axle Whitehead was originally a contestant on the first series of Australian Idol in 2003. He failed to win the competition but made it into the top twenty. After being spotted on Idol, he was hired to host the Television music show, Video Hits on Network Ten, hosting from 2004 to November 1, 2006.

On October 29, 2006, while at the ARIA's, Whitehead was on-stage presenting an award to hip-hop outfit Hilltop Hoods with radio jock Jabba, when he exposed his penis on stage. He also simulated masturbation on the ARIA trophy as the winners made their way to the stage.[2] The Daily Telegraph later reported that Whitehead and his long time girlfriend Katrina Peden had broken up days before the ARIA incident, possibly explaining his behaviour. It was also rumoured in the industry that it was an ongoing dare, between himself, Jabba and Johnny Knoxville. [3] He later said that he had no regrets about the incident, and "think[s] more people should do it."[4] Network Ten announced on 2 November 2006 that Whitehead resigned as host of Video Hits on November 1, 2006.

It has been revealed on the Sony BMG website that Axle Whitehead's debut album, "Losing Sleep" will be released through Roadshow Music later in 2008. His debut single "I Don't Do Surprises" was released on radio during January 2008,[5] debuting at #8 on the ARIA Charts in Australia on March 17, 2008.[6] It has also received airplay on Nova radio and surfaced on TV advertisements for popular Channel 10 shows House and Women's Murder Club, being described as a cross between Coldplay and Robbie Williams.[7] Whitehead made his return to Video Hits on February 24, 2008, though only as a guest to promote his announced debut album. It is expected be released sometime in July or August, 2008.

[edit] Discography

Album

  • Losing Sleep (2008)

Singles:

  • "I Don't Do Surprises" (2008)
  • "Anywhere" (2008)

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Bunny Axle resurfaces", news.com.au (via Herald Sun), 2007-03-08. Retrieved on 2007-03-08. 
  2. ^ "Network Ten - Axle Whitehead", ebroadcast.com.au, 2006-10-02. Retrieved on 2006-10-02. 
  3. ^ "Now Axle's lost his rose", news.com.au (via Daily Telegraph), 2006-10-03. Retrieved on 2006-10-03. 
  4. ^ "Axle Whitehead: I've No Regrets About Flashing My Cock At The ARIAs, And I'd Do It Again!", defamer.com.au, 2008-03-14. Retrieved on 2008-03-20. 
  5. ^ "Axle Whitehead Returns To Music", Sony BMG, 2007-11-12. Retrieved on 2008-01-19. 
  6. ^ "ARIA Charts 18th March 2008", ARIA Australia, 2008-03-16. Retrieved on 2008-03-16. 
  7. ^ "Music reopens door for Axle Whitehead", news.com.au (via Daily Telegraph), 2008-01-12. Retrieved on 2008-01-19.