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Clint Holmes
Born (1946-05-09) May 9, 1946 (age 79)
Bournemouth, England
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • entertainer
  • TV host
  • TV announcer
  • game show host
Instruments Vocals

Clint Holmes is a talented singer, songwriter, and entertainer. He was born in England on May 9, 1946. He became famous for his hit song "Playground in My Mind." Clint Holmes has also worked as a TV host and announcer, and he is a popular entertainer in Las Vegas.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Clint Holmes was born in Bournemouth, England. His father was an African-American jazz musician, and his mother was an English opera singer. He grew up in a small village called Farnham, New York, near Buffalo.

Joining the Army Chorus

Clint Holmes studied music in college. However, he left school to join the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. From 1967 to 1969, he was part of the United States Army Chorus. After his time in the Army, he stayed in the Washington, D.C. area. He started his singing career by performing in nightclubs.

Music Success

In June 1972, Clint Holmes released his most famous song, "Playground in My Mind." This song became a huge hit in 1973, reaching number 2 on the music charts. It was popular all around the world. His album, also called Playground in My Mind, reached number 20 in Canada.

How "Playground in My Mind" Became a Hit

A radio personality named Johnny Holliday helped make "Playground in My Mind" popular. He knew the songwriter, Paul Vance. When Clint Holmes's song was brought to the radio station WWDC, they loved it. The song quickly became a hit. Clint Holmes was known as a friendly person and a good athlete.

Television and Stage Work

Clint Holmes has had a busy career in television and live shows.

TV Announcer and Host

From 1986 to 1988, Clint Holmes was the announcer for The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers. This was one of the first shows on the new Fox Broadcasting Company network. In 1991, he hosted his own talk show called "New York at Night" on WWOR in New York City. This show ran for a year and won a local Emmy award.

Las Vegas Entertainer

Clint Holmes has been a major attraction in Las Vegas since the 1970s. For many years, he had his own show at Harrah's Las Vegas Casino. The main showroom there was even named after him.

From 1990 to 1995, he hosted the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge on the BET network. This was a competition for college students. He continued to host the final matches of this event until 2008.

Community Involvement

Clint Holmes often returns to Buffalo, New York, each March. He helps host the annual Variety Kids telethon on WKBW-TV. This event raises money for children's charities.

Recent Performances

Since 2012, Clint Holmes has performed monthly at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas. He performs in the Cabaret Jazz Theater. On January 1, 2016, he sang "Auld Lang Syne" at the Smith Center after the New Year's fireworks show.

See also

  • List of 1970s one-hit wonders in the United States
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