Jason Paul "J" Brown(born 13 June 1976) is an English former singer. He is best known as a former member, singer and rapper ofboy bandFive.
Jason "J" Brown | |
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| Birth name | Jason Paul Brown |
| Born | June 13, 1976 |
| Origin | Andover,Hampshire,England, UK |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active |
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| Formerly of | Five |
Career
editIn 1997, Brown auditioned for Five, a new boy band-style group with "attitude and edge" and was eventually selected to be part of the band along withRitchie Neville,Scott Robinson,Sean ConlonandAbz Love.Five subsequently were signed bySimon CowellandBMG/RCAfor a six-album deal. Five went on to enjoy massive success worldwide, selling over 20 million records in their four years.[1]The band split up on 27 September 2001.[2]During this time, Brown experienced depression and attempted suicide.[3]After the disbandment, Brown devoted his time to charity work and several protests againstIraq War.[4]In 2006 Five attempted a comeback without Conlon, but failed to sign with a new label and the band disbanded again.[5][6]In 2007 Brown was third place in the seventh series ofITV's reality showI'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[7][8]
Since 2002, Brown has left his artistic career to pursue a degree in architecture.[9]In January 2013, Five returned to star theITV2's reality showThe Big Reunion,but Brown declined to join the group again, claiming he didn't feel comfortable on stage.[10]
Personal life
editBrown was previously in anon-off relationshipwithSpice GirlssingerMelanie C.[11][12]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! | Contestant | Series 7 |
References
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- ^Kindon, Frances (1 January 2021)."Where Five are now after fame triggered mental breakdowns, psychosis & addiction".Daily Mirror.Retrieved30 October2022.
- ^"I'm A Celeb... 'J' Brown factfile".Manchester Evening News.10 November 2007.Retrieved30 October2022.
- ^Kilkelly, Daniel (1 December 2007)."Christopher Biggins wins 'I'm A Celebrity'".Digital Spy.Retrieved30 October2022.
- ^"5ive star baffled by 'bullying'".PressReader.1 September 2013.Retrieved30 October2022.
- ^"'Big Reunion' 5ive Former Frontman Jason 'J' Brown Reveals He Tried To Kill Himself ".The Huffington Post.6 September 2013.Retrieved13 December2013.
- ^"Sporty Kisses and Makes Up With J".Tornato. 18 December 2007. Archived fromthe originalon 10 August 2016.
- ^Wilkinson, Sylvie (28 December 2021)."Mel C's famous exes from Robbie Williams to American rock star".MyLondon.Retrieved30 October2022.