Jayney Klimek

Jayney Klimek (born 18 August 1962 in Melbourne), is an Australian singer and songwriter.

Family background

Jayney comes from a family steeped in music. Brother Alf Klimek was a founding member of The Other Ones / Spliff Radio Show. Her twin Johnny Klimek is a successful Hollywood composer. Cousins Nic Cester and Chris Cester form part of Jet.[1]

Music career

Jayney achieved chart success with The Other Ones.[2] "Holiday" spent 20 weeks in the European Top Ten.

Collaborations include work with Tony Banks, Tangerine Dream, Paul van Dyk, Alphaville, the French band from Bordeaux XII Alfonso. Jayney co-wrote and performed lead vocals on Digital Tenderness Terranova.[3]

Her new band is You Pretty Thing with Andreas Schwarz-Ruszczynski.[4] Their Single "Push It" has become the longest running No.1 played track on RadioEins.

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