Jean Adebambo facts for kids

Jean Adebambo was a talented British singer. She was born in London on July 1, 1962. Jean was famous for her songs in a music style called lovers rock. This style is a smooth and romantic type of reggae music. She sadly passed away on January 15, 2009, when she was 46 years old.

Jean Adebambo's Life Story

Jean Adebambo was born in Islington, a part of London. Her mother was from Montserrat, and her father was from Nigeria.

How She Started in Music

Jean didn't plan to become a singer at first. She was actually studying to be a nurse in the early 1980s. One day, a record company called Ital Records asked her to sing two songs. These songs were "Again" and "Reunited." This was her unexpected start in the music world.

Her Music Career

Later, Jean met a music producer from Jamaica named Leonard Chin. She recorded a song called "Paradise" with him. After that, she started her own successful music career. She mostly recorded songs for her own record label, called Ade J.

She released many popular songs. Some of her well-known singles include "Reaching For A Goal," "Hardships of Life," and "Pipe Dreams."

A Change of Path

Even though she was successful, Jean decided to leave the music industry. She went back to her medical career. She became a health visitor in Bermondsey, helping people in the community.

Her Return to Music

In 2008, a big lovers rock concert was held. It took place at the Brixton Academy in London. Jean Adebambo was asked to perform there. This concert encouraged her to start her music career again. Sadly, she was found dead on January 15, 2009. She was 46 years old.

A Special Tribute

A tribute concert was held in her honor. It took place at the Hackney Empire on March 15, 2009. The concert aimed to raise money. These funds were to help support her two daughters.

Jean Adebambo's Music

This section lists the albums and singles Jean Adebambo released during her career.

Albums

• Feelings (1983), Ade J
• Off Key Loving (1985), Ade J

Singles

• "Paradise" (1980), Santic
• "Reaching for a Goal" (1981), Third World
• "Say That You Love Me" (1981), Ade J
• "Pipe Dreams" (1982), Ade J
• "Hardships of Life" (1983), Ade J
• "Tell Me" (1983), Ade J
• "I Like It" (1984), Ade J
• "Never Before" (1984), Ade J
• "I've Made Up My Mind" (1986), Ade J
• "All the Way" (1987), Ade J
• "Pain" (1987), Now Generation
• "Never Gonna Give You Up" (1987), Pioneer International