Tommy Blaize facts for kids

Tommy Blaize was born on March 5, 1963. He is a talented British musician. Tommy sings, writes music, plays piano, and plays guitar. Many people know him as a singer on the TV show Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One.

Tommy's Early Life

Tommy Blaize grew up in Toxteth, a part of Liverpool, England. His father was in the Royal Navy. When Tommy was just nine years old, he and his two younger brothers were singing in the street. A talent scout named Hilda Fallon saw them. This led to their first professional show. They performed together as "The Blaize Brothers."

Music Career

Tommy Blaize has worked with many famous musicians. He has performed with stars like Stevie Wonder, Queen, and The Beach Boys. He also worked with Diana Ross, Amy Winehouse, and Phil Collins. Other artists include Robbie Williams and Joe Cocker.

Debut Album

In October 2017, Tommy Blaize announced his first album. It was called Life & Soul. The album featured his versions of classic soul songs. It was released on December 1st of that year. Life & Soul became popular and reached the top 40 on the UK Albums Chart.

TV Appearances

On December 23, 2019, Tommy appeared on a BBC television show. He was in the first episode of The Goes Wrong Show. The episode was titled "The Spirit of Christmas." Tommy played himself in the show.

In May 2022, Tommy and his mother, Maureen, were on a BBC series. The show was called DNA Family Secrets. Stacey Dooley hosted the program. On the show, they learned about Tommy's grandfather. He was an American soldier named Augusta Walls. Augusta was a farmer from Fayette County, Tennessee. He was born in 1914 and passed away in 1978. Maureen was his only child, but he never knew her. One of Maureen's cousins, Joe Nathan Walls, was a saxophonist. He played with the blues musician Howlin' Wolf.

In March 2024, Tommy Blaize was a guest on a radio show. He appeared on BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live.