Tokio Myers facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tokio Myers
Tokio Myers at the SXSW London, June 2025
Background information
Birth name	Torville Ashburn M. Jones
Born	(1984-04-06) 6 April 1984 (age 41) London, England
Genres	Classical alternative R&B
Occupation(s)	Musician, record producer
Instruments	Piano, keyboards, synthesizer, drums
Years active	2000s–present
Labels	BMG Syco Entertainment
Associated acts	Mr Hudson

Tokio Myers, whose real name is Torville Ashburn M. Jones, is a talented English musician and music producer. He is especially known for playing the piano. In 2017, he won the popular TV show Britain's Got Talent. After winning, he released his own music, including his first album called Our Generation.

Early Life and Music Start

Tokio Myers was born in London, England, on April 6, 1984. His family comes from the West Indies. When he was 11 years old, he was a student at St George's Catholic School. A sad event happened at his school when he was young. His music teacher quickly helped him get to safety inside the building. Later, he received a special scholarship to study music at the Royal College of Music.

Tokio Myers' Music Career

Tokio Myers has had an exciting music career. He has toured with famous artists like Kanye West, The Police, and Amy Winehouse. He also supported singer Lianne La Havas on her European tour in 2016.

His Unique Music Style

Tokio Myers uses special electronic instruments called synths and sample pads in his performances. He mixes classical music with dance and pop styles. This creates a unique sound that many people enjoy. He signed a music deal with BMG.

Charity Work and First Album

In June 2017, Tokio Myers helped create a charity song called "Bridge over Troubled Water". This song raised money for people affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. This fire happened in North Kensington on June 14, 2017.

On October 13, 2017, he released his first official song, "Bloodstream." This song was a studio version of his amazing audition on Britain's Got Talent. It was also the first song from his debut album, Our Generation, which came out in November 2017.

TV Appearances and Performances

Tokio Myers performed as a guest on The X Factor on November 5, 2017. He played his song "Angel." He returned for the show's final to perform with Kevin Davy White. They played "Fastlove, Pt. 1" by George Michael.

In February 2019, Tokio Myers competed on America's Got Talent: The Champions. This was his first time traveling to the United States for the show. He performed a mix of classical music, "Clair de lune" by Claude Debussy, and Ed Sheeran's "Bloodstream" using both piano and drums. He did not make it to the final round. However, he returned as a guest in the finale with the Voices of Hope Children's Choir. They performed "All We Got" by Robin Schulz.

On September 11, 2019, Tokio Myers was a guest on America's Got Talent again. He performed "Safe and Sound" with Stewart Copeland. English singer Grace Davies sang the vocals for their performance.

Tokio Myers' Music Releases

Studio Albums

Tokio Myers has released one studio album.

Singles (His Own Songs)

Here are some of the songs Tokio Myers released as the main artist.

Songs He Was Featured On

Tokio Myers also appeared on this song with other artists.

Remixes He Created

Tokio Myers has also created remixes of other artists' songs.