Guy Sebastian

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Biography

Guy Sebastian is a successful Australian singer/songwriter whose recording career was launched spectacularly when he won the inaugural Australian Idol competition in November 2003. Since then Sebastian has released 5 studio albums which have been awarded 10 platinum & 1 gold accreditation for albums, and 8 platinum and 2 gold accreditations for singles. On his 5 albums, Sebastian has collaborated with many fine musicians/artists such as John Mayer, Steve Cropper, Robin Thicke, David Ryan Harris, Brian McKnight and most recently a duet with Jordin Sparks. Like It Like That Sebastian's 5th studio album was released on 23 October 2009. There are presently two singles released which are #1 ranked Like It Like That 2 x platinum and #8 ranked Art of Love (feat. Jordin Sparks) Gold. Penning all tracks on this album, Sebastian's songwriting skills are as strong as his rich soulful voice which are influenced by the genres of soul, rhythm and blues and pop. John Mayer plays on and provides backing vocals on three tracks with a guitar solo on the track Fail To Mention. Early in 2007, Sebastian travelled to the home of blues, roots and soul - Memphis, Tennessee - to record his fourth album The Memphis Album. The record that took Sebastian back to his roots features legendary guitarist Steve Cropper (of Booker T & The MG's). Cropper, who co-wrote Otis Redding's soul classic "Dock of The Bay" among other classic Stax/Volt hits played on and produced the album as well as traveling to Australia in 2008 to tour "The Memphis Album' and he brought the MG's with him. Of Guy's soulful voice Cropper enthuses, "Guy is one of the best singers I've ever worked with. He's the voice that we've been looking for." Two tracks off the album are I've Been Loving You Too Long (an Otis Redding classic) and Take Me To The River (an Al Green classic), Discography 2009 Like It Like That 2007 The Memphis Album 2006 Closer To The Sun 2004 Beautiful Life 2003 Just As I Am Early Life and becoming inaugural Australian Idol Winner in 2003 Guy Sebastian was born in Klang, Malaysia to a Sri Lankan and Portugese father from Malaysia, and a mother of Portuguese and Irish/Scot descent who had been born and raised in India. He moved to Adelaide, South Australia as a child. Sebastian has never had any formal voice training but was influenced by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Prince, Brian McKnight, Otis Redding and Al Green. After giving up University studies in medical radiation to concentrate on music, and while working as a recording engineer and a singing teacher, he decided to enter Australian Idol establishing a fanbase and winning praise from the judges, who also made reference to his afro hairstyle, which became a focal part of his image at that time. The Grande final of Australian Idol which was held in Sydney, Australia was the most popular program broadcast in Australia during 2003 and the second most popular non-sporting broadcast in Australian television history. During the competition is became clear that Sebastian was as an accomplished musician (drums, keyboard, guitar and even a little violin), who created his own arrangements for his songs and that, together with his unique soulful voice and innate rhythm, drew many fans. Official Website: www.guysebastian.com.au More information on: Guy Sebastian Wikipedia

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Year Formed 2003
Number of Albums 47
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Website guysebastian.com.au
Wikipedia Guy Sebastian on Wikipedia
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What is Guy Sebastians full name?

Guy Theodore Sebastian

...ians personal life Who has he married? The singers full name is Guy Theodore Sebastian , he has always used his full name onstage and in his career. Th...
Where was Ivan born?

Malaysia

...stage and in his career. The singer is the son of Ivan who was born in Malaysia , a mother Nellie who was raised in India. His eldest brother Ollie was...
What country was Nellie raised in?

India

... son of Ivan who was born in Malaysia, a mother Nellie who was raised in India . His eldest brother Ollie was born in India, whilst younger brothers Ch...
What city was he in before moving to Adelaide?

Melbourne

...d to Australia in 1988 when Guy was six years old. The family lived in Melbourne , Victoria at first before later moving to Adelaide, South Australia. ...
Where was Sebastian born?

Klang, Malaysia

...Born in 1981 in Klang, Malaysia , to Malaysian and English parents, Sebastian moved at a young age with his family to Adelaide, Australia. His singing ...
Where did Sebastian move at a young age with his family to?

Adelaide, Australia

...nglish parents, Sebastian moved at a young age with his family to Adelaide, Australia . His singing career began at the age of 14. In addition to atten...
When did Sebastian's singing career begin?

14

...his family to Adelaide, Australia. His singing career began at the age of 14 . In addition to attending a Baptist private school, he attended Paradise ...
What is one of Australia's largest megachurches?

Paradise Community Church

...In addition to attending a Baptist private school, he attended Paradise Community Church , one of Australia's largest megachurches. His involvement wit...
What did Sebastian's involvement with the youth choir lead to?

national and international performance opportunities

...lvement with the youth choir as a soloist led to national and international performance opportunities . After graduation, Sebastian found work as an au...
Where did Sebastian find work after graduation?

audio engineer and vocal teacher

...pportunities. After graduation, Sebastian found work as an audio engineer and vocal teacher . It was his participation in the first season of Australia...
When did Sebastian participate in Australian Idol?

first season

...an audio engineer and vocal teacher. It was his participation in the first season of Australian Idol that brought his talent to public attention. The ...
What was Sebastian's first single?

Angels Brought Me Here

...t winner, Sebastian signed with BMG. The artist's first single, Angels Brought Me Here , debuted at number one. Released on December 3, 2003, Just as I...
When was Just as I Am released?

December 3, 2003

...single, Angels Brought Me Here, debuted at number one. Released on December 3, 2003 , Just as I Am became an Australian bestseller, a sixtime platinum ...
How many times platinum was Just As I Am?

sixtime

...ed on December 3, 2003, Just as I Am became an Australian bestseller, a sixtime platinum record. The October release of Beautiful Life debuted to simi...
When did Guy Sebastian win the Australian Idol competition?

November 2003

...ectacularly when he won the inaugural Australian Idol competition in November 2003 . Since then Sebastian has released 5 studio albums which have been ...
How many platinum & 1 gold albums has Sebastian released?

10

...Since then Sebastian has released 5 studio albums which have been awarded 10 platinum & 1 gold accreditation for albums, and 8 platinum and 2 gold acc...
How many platinum and 2 gold accreditations did Sebastian receive for his singles?

8

...which have been awarded 10 platinum & 1 gold accreditation for albums, and 8 platinum and 2 gold accreditations for singles. On his 5 albums, Sebastia...
How many albums did Sebastian release?

5

...alian Idol competition in November 2003. Since then Sebastian has released 5 studio albums which have been awarded 10 platinum & 1 gold accreditation ...
Sebastian has collaborated with John Mayer, Steve Cropper, Robin Thicke, David Ryan Harris, Brian McKnight, and what other musician?

Jordin Sparks

...cke, David Ryan Harris, Brian McKnight and most recently a duet with Jordin Sparks . Like it Like That Sebastian's 5th studio album was released on 23 ...
What was the name of Sebastian's 5th studio album?

Like it Like That

...arris, Brian McKnight and most recently a duet with Jordin Sparks. Like it Like That Sebastian's 5th studio album was released on 23 October 2009. Pen...
When did Sebastian release Like it Like That?

23 October 2009

...rks. Like it Like That Sebastian's 5th studio album was released on 23 October 2009 . Penning all tracks on this album, Sebastian's songwriting skills ...
What genres of music influenced Sebastian?

soul, Rhythm and Blues and Pop

...is rich soulful voice which are influenced by the genres of soul, Rhythm and Blues and Pop . John Mayer plays on and provides backing vocals on three t...
John Mayer provides backing vocals on three tracks with a guitar solo on what track?

Fail to Mention

...ides backing vocals on three tracks with a guitar solo on the track Fail to Mention . Early in 2007, Sebastian travelled to the home of blues, roots an...
Sebastian travelled to the home of blues, roots and soul to record his fourth album in what city?

Memphis, Tennessee

...in 2007, Sebastian travelled to the home of blues, roots and soul Memphis, Tennessee to record his fourth album The Memphis Album. The record that too...
What is Sebastian's fourth album called?

The Memphis Album

...lues, roots and soul Memphis, Tennessee to record his fourth album The Memphis Album . The record that took Sebastian back to his roots features legend...
Where did he move to as a child?

Adelaide, South Australia

...e MGs). Of Guys soulful voice Cropper enthuses, Guy is one of the best singers Ive ever worked with. He moved to Adelaide, South Australia as a child....
How many of Guy Sebastian's albums have reached the top 4 of the ARIA Album Chart?

five

...st winner of Australian Idol in 2003. He has released six top 10 albums, five of which have reached the top 4 of the ARIA Album Chart, including a No....
How many of Sebastian's songs reached the top 10 of the ARIA Singles Chart?

seven

...r multi platinum accreditation. He has also released ten top 15 singles, seven of which reached the top 10 of the ARIA Singles Chart, including five N...
How many top 15 singles has Sebastian released?

ten

...hed either platinum or multi platinum accreditation. He has also released ten top 15 singles, seven of which reached the top 10 of the ARIA Singles Ch...
When did the song win the ARIA Award for Highest Selling Single?

2004

...r Highest Selling Album. His debut single Angels Brought Me Here won the 2004 ARIA Award for Highest Selling Single, and in 2010 ARIA announced it was...
When did ARIA announce that the song was the highest selling song of the previous decade?

2010

...ought Me Here won the 2004 ARIA Award for Highest Selling Single, and in 2010 ARIA announced it was the highest selling song of the previous decade. T...
How many Asian countries and New Zealand reached No.1 for the song?

four

...and in 2010 ARIA announced it was the highest selling song of the previous decade. The song also reached No.1 in four Asian countries and New Zealand....
How long was Sebastian's manager with him?

11 years

...a dark place following an acrimonious split with his former manager of 11 years . Something that represented safety for me for so long suddenly embodie...
What was the name of the song that Guy wrote that day?

Before I Go

...ontrol of my destiny. That day I wrote the first single for the album Before I Go . This songs vocal delivery puts no further doubt to the listener tha...
Which country did Sebastian represent at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest?

Australia

...o reflect recent events or newly available information. He represented Australia at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing in fifth place. Sebast...
Sebastian is the only male artist in Australian chart history to achieve how many number one singles?

six

...is the only Australian male artist in Australian chart history to achieve six number one singles, and places third overall for all Australian acts. Te...
What place does Sebastian place for all Australian acts?

third

...n Australian chart history to achieve six number one singles, and places third overall for all Australian acts. Ten of his singles have been certified...
How many of his singles have been certified multiplatinum?

Ten

...six number one singles, and places third overall for all Australian acts. Ten of his singles have been certified multiplatinum, including the 12 plati...
How many platinum and seven gold certifications did Angels Brought Me Here have?

69

...as the highest selling song in Australia in the decade 2000 to 2009. With 69 platinum and seven gold certifications and combined album and single sale...
Brian McKnight, Robin Thicke, Steve Cropper, John Mayer, Jordin Sparks, Eve and Lupe Fiasco are musicians of what nationality?

American

...tralian Idol contestant. Sebastian has worked with a number of notable American musicians, including Brian McKnight, Robin Thicke, Steve Cropper, John...
Guy Theodore Sebastion was born on what date?

26 October 1981

...Guy Theodore Sebastion (born 26 October 1981 ) is an Australian singersongwriter from Adelaide, South Australia. Sebastian has released eight top ten a...
How many top ten albums has Sebastian released?

eight

... singersongwriter from Adelaide, South Australia. Sebastian has released eight top ten albums including two number ones. The first seven all gained ei...
How many top ten singles did Sebastian have?

12

...ined either platinum or multiplatinum certification. He has also achieved 12 top ten singles, including six number ones. Sebastian is the only Austral...
How many of Sebastian's singles have been certified multiplatinum?

Eight

...ix number one singles, and places third overall for all Australian acts. Eight of his singles have been certified multiplatinum, including the 9 plati...
How many platinum Battle Scars were released?

9

...cts. Eight of his singles have been certified multiplatinum, including the 9 platinum Battle Scars. His debut single Angels Brought Me Here was the hi...
Who has the highest certifications and sales of any Australian Idol contestant?

Guy Theodore Sebastion

... Guy Theodore Sebastion (born 26 October 1981) is an Australian singersongwriter from Adelaide, South Australia. Sebastian has released eight top ten a...
What is Sebastian's collaboration with American rapper?

Battle Scars

...r ones, and gained six platinum and three gold certifications there. Battle Scars , a collaboration with American rapper Lupe Fiasco, spent 20 weeks on...
How long did Battle Scars spend on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart?

20 weeks

... Battle Scars, a collaboration with American rapper Lupe Fiasco, spent 20 weeks on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 71 and achieved p...