Chesney Hawkes, Musician and disability charity supporter, talks about his career, hit song 'The One & Only', upcoming London 2024 show, meeting Jason Donovan, working with Roger Daltry, admiration for John Lennon and Prince, wedding song regret, supporting charities, future plans, and managing social media presence.
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Chesney Hawks has an upcoming major headline show in London for the first time since the 90s, which he is very excited about and has various fun plans for.
Chesney Hawks has a new album coming out that he has written with Jake Gosling, the man who discovered Ed Sheeran, and he hopes to release the single in the spring followed by the album later in the year.
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Chesney Hawk's recent performances and upcoming show at the O2 Forum Kentish Town
Chesney Hawks recently headlined the New Year's Day Parade in London, performing on a moving float with his band in front of a quarter of a million people. He now has a major headline show at the O2 Forum Kentish Town on May 31st, his first major headline show in London since the 90s. Chesney is excited about this project and has various fun things planned for the show.
Chesney Hawk's new album and collaboration with Ed Sheeran's discovery
Chesney Hawks has a new album coming out, which is written with Jake Gosling, the man who discovered Ed Sheeran. He is very excited about this project and hopes to release the single in the spring, with the album following later in the year.
Chesney Hawk's personal connections with famous musicians and charities close to his heart
Chesney Hawks shares his personal connections with famous musicians, such as meeting and working with Roger Daltrey from The Who and growing up playing John Lennon's piano. He also discusses his involvement as a patron of the White Lodge Center, a respite center for families with disabilities, and his support for other charities focused on communication difficulties and sensory theater for children with disabilities.