Pierre Lewis

Pierre Lewis
Background information
Also known as Pierre
Born August 2, 1985 (1985-08-02) (age 26)
Reading, Berkshire, UK
Genres Acoustic, pop
Years active 2008 – present
Labels Colonel Music / AMD Universal
Website http://www.pierreofficial.com

Pierre Lewis (Also known as just Pierre), (born 1 August 1985 in Reading, Berkshire) is a British singer-songwriter

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Early life

Born Pierre Lewis in Berkshire, Lewis left military college Pangbourne College following his GCSE exams to spend time working on his music in London and Orlando Florida, recording his debut album release Mindset.

Music career

Lewis is inspired by 60s crooners such as Burt Bacharach.[1] In 2008, Lewis released his debut single 'Broken' which went to no.6 in the UK Club Charts and No.1 in Music Week's Breakers Chart.[2] His debut album – Mindset originally entitled 'Letter on the door' now re-titled 'mindset' – was produced by Aaron Acceta, Joe Laurence and Pierre, with remixes by Joe 90 and Lauren Pope.[3]

In 2008 Lewis supported R&B recording artist Taio Cruz on one date of his UK club tour.

Lewis co-runs music publishing company Ellis & Lewis Publishing; a division of Colonel Music.

Charity Work and affiliations

Pierre's performed for and supported various causes and Charities, including Donna's Dream House,[4] C.H.A.N.Ts community enterprise (patron.

Pierre has also been involved in various UK campaigns aimed at youth including: Crimestoppers Event, Amelix / Kent Police's Safer Spring school tour & C.H.A.N.T's Alcohol Awareness campaign.

Also affected by the condition, Pierre is a keen campaigner for Dyslexia awareness, writing various articles for teen e-zines and being a keen ambassador for a better public understanding of the condition.

Personal life

Pierre has linked in the press to various high profile women including The Duchess of Cambridge[5] and socialite Paris Hilton[5] Noted amongst his diverse inner circle of close friends, Paranormalist Uri Geller[1] and Actor Kenny Lynch through to Supermodel Sophie Anderton.[6]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Single Released
"Broken" November 10, 2008
"Going" May 11, 2009

Music Videos

Year Title Director
2008 "Broken" Dion Hawley
2009 "Going" Adam Coop
2011 "Out of my Mind" Sam Evans

Tours

References

  1. ^ a b "Pierre on his single 'Broken' and his mate Uri Geller". Independent Television News. 18 November 2008. http://itn.co.uk/news/f7cded0cf4eb83268eb87e384b8bab70.html. Retrieved 4 January 2009. 
  2. ^ "Broken Pierre is Aiming High". The Sun. 13 November 2008. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/music/article1926934.ece. Retrieved 4 January 2009. 
  3. ^ "Pierre: Broken". In The News. 7 November 2008. http://www.inthenews.co.uk/entertainment/video/music/pierre-broken-$1248314.htm. Retrieved 4 January 2009. 
  4. ^ "Dream house has a new star attraction". In The News. 15 February 2010. http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/blackpoolnews/Dream-house-has-a-new.6071627.jp. Retrieved 15 February 2010. 
  5. ^ a b "Prince William better watch out - singer Pierre Lewis after Kate Middleton". The Mirror Newspaper. 20 March 2009. http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/03/20/prince-william-better-watch-out-singer-pierre-lewis-after-kate-middleton-115875-21212090/. Retrieved 20 March 2009. 
  6. ^ "Singer Pierre Lewis & Sophie Anderton". Metro Lyrics. 26 October 2009. http://www.metrolyrics.com/pierre-lewis-pictures-pic-21861.html. Retrieved 26 October 2009. 

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