Jean-Michel Byron
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Jean-Michel Byron is a South Africa
n born rock
vocalist and lyricist, perhaps best known internationally as the lead vocalist for Los Angeles
rock band Toto
for their first Greatest Hits album, Past to Present
, as well as the band's Greatest Hits Live...and More
project. Originally from East London, South Africa, he attended high (senior secondary) school at John Bissicker High School in a former Coloured area. This is where he showcased his talent and it was evident in his ability that he was destined for success. He sang at high school concerts and community shows. His ability to sing was surpassed only by his will to succeed.
Byron joined Toto for their "Past to Present" album, a Greatest Hits release that contained four new tracks: "Love Has the Power", "Animal", "Can You Hear What I'm Saying" and "Out of Love." During the "Past to Present" tour in 1990, Byron and the band began to clash. His on-stage antics and rumored diva-like behavior irked both band and fans alike, and Byron was quickly relegated to the role of "backing vocalist" by the band before being dismissed.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n born rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
vocalist and lyricist, perhaps best known internationally as the lead vocalist for Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
rock band Toto
Toto (band)
Toto is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1977. The group currently consists of Joseph Williams , David Paich , Steve Porcaro , Steve Lukather , Mike Porcaro , and Simon Phillips . Toto is known for a musical style that combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard...
for their first Greatest Hits album, Past to Present
Past to Present 1977-1990
Past to Present 1977-1990 is the first compilation album by Toto, released in 1990. It contains nine hit songs from the band's first seven albums, and four new songs [#] recorded with new singer Jean-Michel Byron.- Track listing :...
, as well as the band's Greatest Hits Live...and More
Greatest Hits Live...and More
Greatest Hits Live...and More and Toto Live is a live album by Toto.- Track listing :# Intro # "Africa" # "Georgy Porgy" # "I'll Be over You" # David Paich Solo Spot"...
project. Originally from East London, South Africa, he attended high (senior secondary) school at John Bissicker High School in a former Coloured area. This is where he showcased his talent and it was evident in his ability that he was destined for success. He sang at high school concerts and community shows. His ability to sing was surpassed only by his will to succeed.
Byron joined Toto for their "Past to Present" album, a Greatest Hits release that contained four new tracks: "Love Has the Power", "Animal", "Can You Hear What I'm Saying" and "Out of Love." During the "Past to Present" tour in 1990, Byron and the band began to clash. His on-stage antics and rumored diva-like behavior irked both band and fans alike, and Byron was quickly relegated to the role of "backing vocalist" by the band before being dismissed.