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Daniel Pearce
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Pearce with Genesis in 2022
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| Birth name | Daniel Pearce |
| Born | 29 May 1978 |
| Origin | Ashford, Kent, England |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
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Daniel Pearce (born 29 May 1978) is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. He became famous after being a finalist on the TV show Popstars: The Rivals. Daniel joined the boy band One True Voice. They released two songs that made it into the top ten music charts. After leaving the band, Daniel continued his music career. He later sang backing vocals for famous artists like Dizzee Rascal and Sigma. He has also toured with the legendary band Genesis.
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Career
Becoming a Pop Star
In 2002, Daniel Pearce took part in a TV show called Popstars: The Rivals. This show aimed to find new music stars. Each week, Daniel sang different songs and kept moving forward in the competition.
- In Week 1, he sang "Against All Odds". He passed this round.
- In Week 3, he sang "Celebration". He moved on again.
- In Week 5, he sang "For Once in My Life". He continued to progress.
- In Week 7, during the boys' final, he sang "Candle in the Wind".
The show's host, Davina McCall, announced the five winners. Daniel was chosen as one of them. These five boys formed a new group called One True Voice. The show also created a very popular girl group called Girls Aloud.
Joining One True Voice
Daniel Pearce became a member of One True Voice in 2002. This British boy band was formed on the TV show Popstars: The Rivals. The public voted for their favorite singers to create the group. The band's name was sometimes shortened to OTV. It included Daniel, Anton Gordon, Matt Johnson, Keith Semple, and Jamie Shaw.
Their first song, "Sacred Trust/After You're Gone", was released in December 2002. It competed against Girls Aloud for the Christmas number one spot. One True Voice reached number 2 on the charts. Their next song, "Shakespeare's (Way With) Words", also did well. It reached number 10 in the UK in June 2003. Daniel helped write and arrange some of the band's songs. A few weeks later, he decided to leave the group to start a solo career. The band then broke up shortly after.
Daniel also appeared briefly on some TV shows. These included TV Burp, Loose Women, and The Weakest Link.
After the Band
After One True Voice split up, Daniel continued his music journey. He performed as the lead singer in Jailhouse Rock, a musical in London. He also sang backing vocals for the artist Craig David. Daniel kept performing as a singer and musician.
Trying Out for The X Factor
In 2009, Daniel auditioned for The X Factor. He made it past the first auditions to the bootcamp stage. At bootcamp, he sang songs by Seal and Prince. He was chosen as one of the top 24 acts in his age group. This group was mentored by Simon Cowell. Daniel sang "Praying for Time" at the "judges' house" stage. However, he was not chosen to go to the live finals.
Working with Other Artists
Daniel Pearce has worked with many famous musicians. He sang with Dizzee Rascal on TV shows like Top of the Pops. He also appeared with Dizzee Rascal on Later...with Jools Holland. Daniel was a backing singer for Dizzee Rascal's hit songs like "Dance wiv Me". He also helped write and sang on Dizzee Rascal's UK number 1 song, "Dirtee Disco". He performed this song on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
In 2013, Daniel sang with Dizzee Rascal as a supporting act for the band Muse. He also performed with Dizzee Rascal at the Glastonbury music festival. In 2014, Daniel sang lead vocals for "Nobody to Love". This song by the DJs Sigma reached number one in the UK. Daniel has toured with Sigma ever since. He is known as a very successful backing vocalist. He has contributed to many hit songs, including three number ones.
Touring with Genesis
In September 2021, Daniel Pearce joined the band Genesis for their tour. He sang backing vocals for the band. The lead singer, Phil Collins, had some health issues. So, Daniel helped by providing extra vocals during their performances.
Forming Shuffler
In 2011, Daniel co-founded a band called Shuffler. It plays funk, rock, and soul music. He started the band with three members of the band Jamiroquai. These members were bassist Paul Turner, guitarist Rob Harris, and drummer Derrick McKenzie. Daniel is the lead singer of Shuffler. They play their own songs and cover other artists' music. They finished their first album, Shuffler, in 2013.
Personal life
Daniel Pearce was born in Kent, England. His mother is English, and his father is Nigerian. He married fellow singer Charlotte Hodson in 2004. They had two sons together. They divorced in 2016 after 12 years of marriage. Daniel was adopted when he was a baby. His biological mother, Maryanne Morgan, was a songwriter. She wrote songs for bands like Sugababes.
Discography
Singles
- With One True Voice
- 2002: "Sacred Trust/After You're Gone" #2 UK Singles Chart
- 2003: "Shakespeare's (Way with) Words" #10 UK Singles Chart
- Solo
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| "Oh My Gosh" | 2005 | Basement Jaxx – The Singles |  |
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| "Dirtee Disco" | 2010 | Dizzee Rascal – Tongue n' Cheek | |
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| "Infinity 2012" | 2012 | Guru Josh – "Infinity 2012" (single) | |
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| "Yeah Yeah" | Willy Moon – Here's Willy Moon | |
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| "Every Day" | Eric Prydz – "Opus" | |
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| "Searching" | 2013 | Kove – "Searching" (single) | |
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| "Right Here" (featuring Foxes) | Rudimental – Home | |
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| "So Good to Me" | Chris Malinchak – "So Good to Me" (single) | |
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| "Nobody to Love" | 2014 | Sigma – Life | |
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| "Close" | Sub Focus – Torus | |
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| "I Got U" | Duke Dumont – EP1 | |
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| "Make Me Feel Better" | 2015 | Alex Adair – "Make Me Feel Better" (single) | |
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| "Sometimes I Feel So Deserted" | The Chemical Brothers – Born in the Echoes | |
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| "Let Me Be Your Fantasy" | 2022 | MODE12 – "Let Me Be Your Fantasy" (single) | |
Albums
- With Shuffler
- 2013: Shuffler
