1. Simon Solomon Webbe was born on 30 March 1978 and is an English singer and rapper.
19 Facts About Simon Webbe
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Simon Webbe is best known as a member of the boy band Blue, selling over 15 million records.
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Simon Webbe's parents are of Saint Kitts and Nevis descent.
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Simon Webbe launched his post-Blue career on 22 August 2005 with his first solo single "Lay Your Hands" which peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
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On 21 May 2007, Simon Webbe launched his first tour to support his second album Grace.
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Simon Webbe claimed that 'Run' could possibly be the title of the album.
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Since entering the music industry Simon Webbe has extended his range of business ventures.
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Simon Webbe managed the group VS who supported Blue on their tour.
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Simon Webbe managed North London rapper MR BLARNY who was the only other act to sign to Webbe's LOVE 4 Music label.
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Simon Webbe featured on Ras Kwame's Spit TV rapping with fellow Manchester hip-hop artists Lyrican and Hoodman.
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From 31 May to 28 August 2010, Simon Webbe played the role of Curtis Shank in Sister Act the musical at the London Palladium.
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Simon Webbe was a guest on Big Brother 11 in August 2010, singing a new track to the housemates.
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On 23 November 2011, it was announced that Simon Webbe would be taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.
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On 21 August 2014, Simon Webbe was confirmed on ITV's Good Morning Britain as a contestant on the upcoming twelfth series of Strictly Come Dancing.
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On 28 July 2017, Simon Webbe announced the release of his third studio album Smile due for release on 13 October 2017.
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Simon Webbe is the inspiration for his 2007 single "Grace".
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Simon Webbe is a distant cousin of the Sugababes singer Keisha Buchanan.
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Simon Webbe's brother Duane Bryan was a contestant on the 2012 series of The Apprentice.
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Simon Webbe is related to former Labour Party politician Claudia Webbe.