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United Kingdom Chesney Hawkes is a renowned singer, songwriter, and actor, best known for his chart-topping music and diverse performance roles.
Waitrose enlisted Chesney Hawkes for a campaign highlighting its No. 1 premium food range. The campaign featured a remix of his hit song 'The One and Only' in collaboration with Sigala, celebrating the Waitrose No.1 product line.
Chesney Hawkes promoted MyMate Loans by performing 'The One and Only' with a flashmob dance group in Manchester. He also recorded a version of the song with altered lyrics for a MyMate commercial.
Hawkes was involved in a corporate promotion for Lexus, composing two original pieces of music performed by the London Symphony Orchestra to showcase Lexus' in-car audio systems at events in Castle Howard and Crystal Palace.
Chesney Hawkes was born on September 22, 1971, in Windsor, Berkshire, England. His father, Len (Chip) Hawkes, was the singer for The Tremeloes, known for “Silence Is Golden,” and his mother, Carol Hawkes, worked as a TV hostess and actress in the UK. Chesney began his career at the age of 19, securing the lead role in the 1991 film “Buddy’s Song.” He also sang the film’s soundtrack, which led to the release of his debut single, “The One And Only.” This song achieved significant success, staying at the top of the charts for five weeks in the UK and reaching the Top 10 worldwide, including Japan and America. “The One And Only” was also featured in the 1991 Michael J. Fox movie, “Doc Hollywood.” Following this, Chesney embarked on a sell-out tour across Europe with his band, which included his brother Jodie on drums, performing in various venues from small clubs to 10,000-seat arenas.
After his initial success, Hawkes focused on developing his songwriting skills. He collaborated with various writers and producers, including Mark Goldenberg, Adam Schlesinger of Fountains Of Wayne, Jesse Vellenswealla of The Gin Blossoms, and Counting Crows producer Marvin Etzioni. Other collaborators included Howard Jones, Stuart Copland of The Police, Nik Kershaw, and Bijou Phillips. Hawkes’ compositions were featured in films such as “Jawbreaker” (1999) with “Almost You” and “The Night We Never Met” (1993) with “Missing You Already.” In the early 2000s, he recorded new material in London and Los Angeles, with tracks mixed by Neil Dorfsman, known for his work with Sting and Paul McCartney. His single, “Stay Away Baby Jane,” was released in summer 2001. Hawkes has also appeared in various television shows, including ‘Top Ten Teen Idols’ (Channel 4), ‘Banzai’ (Channel 4), and ‘Question of Pop’ (BBC1).
Beyond music, Hawkes has explored other avenues, participating in Channel 4’s “The Games” in 2005, where he won a Bronze Medal. He also appeared on “Hit Me Baby One More Time” (ITV) and “Sing If You Can” (ITV), and in the musical “Can’t Smile Without You.” In 2012, he was cast in ITV’s “Dancing on Ice” but had to withdraw due to an ankle injury. In 2015, he competed in “Celebrity MasterChef” on BBC One, reaching the semi-finals. More recently, in 2022, Hawkes released the box set “The Complete Picture: The Albums 1991–2012” and joined his father and brother on the Sixties Gold Tour as part of The Tremeloes. In 2024, he was featured as the “Unexpected Celebrity Star” on “Michael McIntyre’s Big Show” and is scheduled to appear as a housemate in “Celebrity Big Brother” in April 2025. His new album, ‘Living Arrows,’ was Radio 2’s Album of the Week in April 2025.
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