Tommy Blaize facts for kids

Tommy Blaize was born on March 5, 1963. He is a talented British singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist. Many people know him best as a lead singer on the popular TV show Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One.

Early Life and First Steps in Music

Tommy Blaize was born in Toxteth, a part of Liverpool, England. His father was a member of the Royal Navy. When Tommy was just nine years old, he and his two younger brothers were discovered. A talent scout named Hilda Fallon saw them performing on the street. Soon after, they had their first professional show as a group called The Blaize Brothers.

Tommy's Amazing Career

Tommy Blaize has worked with many famous musicians from around the world. He has performed with legends like Stevie Wonder, Queen, The Beach Boys, Diana Ross, Amy Winehouse, Phil Collins, Robbie Williams, and Joe Cocker.

Music Albums and TV Appearances

In October 2017, Tommy released his first album, called Life & Soul. This album featured his versions of classic soul songs. It became very popular and reached the top 40 on the UK Albums Chart.

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

In March 2024, Tommy Blaize was a special guest on the BBC Radio 4 show Saturday Live.

Family History Revealed

In May 2022, Tommy and his mother, Maureen, were part of a BBC series. The show was called DNA Family Secrets and was hosted by Stacey Dooley. On the show, they learned some interesting facts about their family history. They found out that Tommy's grandfather was an American soldier named Augusta Walls. He was a farmer from Fayette County, Tennessee, born in 1914. He passed away in 1978. Maureen was his only child, but he never knew her. They also discovered that one of Maureen's cousins, Joe Nathan Walls, was a saxophonist. He played with the famous blues musician Howlin' Wolf.