John Hoye
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John Hoye is a British actor and bass guitarist. He was born on 6 May 1957 in the London Borough of Hackney
. He attended St Dominic’s Primary School and Cardinal Pole RC School
in Hackney.
and Dave Murray
(who later became members of Iron Maiden
) and formed the band Stone Free. Their first gigs were at John’s school, and they went on to win a few local talent competitions.
In 1974 Dave left Stone Free. Adrian and John met up with guitarist Maurice Coyne
and together they formed Evil Ways, recruiting Barry Tyler as drummer. After gigging around local pubs and a residency in The Earl Amhurst PH in Hackney, they decided that they needed a singer/front man and recruited Dubliner Dave Hall.
Evil Ways played regularly at most of the well known London venues, and in August 1976 were signed by Nomis/Morgan, (owned by Simon Napier Bell, who later managed Japan
and Wham), who changed the band's name to Urchin
, and got them a contract with DJM Records.
Urchin went into a recording studio in London's Tin Pan Alley (Denmark Street) and recorded their first single Without Love by Dave Hall; the B side was Rocka Rolla, the Judas Priest
song. This was never released. In early 1977, John left the band and was replaced by Alan Levett.
John went on to form a new band called Headlights with Paul Tottman (drums), Jim Francis
(guitar) and Rob Brown
(keyboards). They played the London pub circuit and around the south coast until 1980, when the band split up.
From 2002 to 2005 John played in a three piece covers band, Don't Look Back, and occasionally in the show band, The Smoking Jackets.
. From 1992 to 1994 John acted in several professional stage shows, including several number one UK tours. He also appeared in the stage production of Alfie, starring 60s pop star Adam Faith
, at Queen’s Theatre in London’s West End in 1993.
John has acted extensively on television, and has appeared in Allo Allo, Miss Marple, Love Hurts, Journey’s End. He also played the lead in a series of underwater commercials for Taunton Dry Blackthorn Cider.
In 2008 he wrote and directed his first short film Theatre of Souls which was shot on s16mm and was shown at the Cannes film festival that year.
John along with his colleague Kevin Squelch run their own film production company Operating productions, on their Web Site you can see their other short films Apparently and in the film Incy Wincy Spider they play the two characters Kelly and Donald.
In 2009 John played "Josh" in the feature film Heathen, which went out on release, and played "Brian", the romantic lead, in the feature film Jen, with Danielle Ryan
, which has been entered into the Sundance Film Festival, (2011) and is due to go on release in late 2011.
John has eleven short films uploaded to his YouTube page - johnhoye1.
John is married to Mary, (a daughter of George Kalmus
), and they have two daughters.
London Borough of Hackney
The London Borough of Hackney is a London borough of North/North East London, and forms part of inner London. The local authority is Hackney London Borough Council....
. He attended St Dominic’s Primary School and Cardinal Pole RC School
Cardinal Pole RC School
Cardinal Pole Catholic School is a mixed, voluntary aided secondary school in the London Borough of Hackney, United Kingdom. Year 7 and 8 pupils are housed in the Annexe in Victoria Park Road and pupils in Year 9 to 13 on the main site in Kenworthy Road. The school currently has approximately 1080...
in Hackney.
Musical career
In 1972 John met Adrian SmithAdrian Smith
Adrian Frederick "H" Smith is an English musician and one of three guitarists in the heavy metal band, Iron Maiden. He is also one of the band's regular songwriters and, along with bassist Steve Harris, performs backing vocals on some songs.-Biography:While at school, Smith purchased his first...
and Dave Murray
Dave Murray (musician)
David Michael Murray is an English guitarist and songwriter best known as one of the earliest members of the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden.-Biography:...
(who later became members of Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
) and formed the band Stone Free. Their first gigs were at John’s school, and they went on to win a few local talent competitions.
In 1974 Dave left Stone Free. Adrian and John met up with guitarist Maurice Coyne
Maurice Coyne
Maurice Coyne attended Colvestone Primary School in Dalston, and Upton House Secondary School in Hackney. In 1974 he formed the band 'Evil Ways' with Adrian Smith, John Hoye and Barry Tyler. In 1975 they were joined by singer David Hall. In 1976 the band changed their name to Urchin and were...
and together they formed Evil Ways, recruiting Barry Tyler as drummer. After gigging around local pubs and a residency in The Earl Amhurst PH in Hackney, they decided that they needed a singer/front man and recruited Dubliner Dave Hall.
Evil Ways played regularly at most of the well known London venues, and in August 1976 were signed by Nomis/Morgan, (owned by Simon Napier Bell, who later managed Japan
Japan (band)
Japan were a British New Wave group, formed in 1974 in Catford, South London. The band achieved success in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when they were often associated with the burgeoning New Romantic fashion movement .- History :The band began as a group of friends...
and Wham), who changed the band's name to Urchin
Urchin (band)
-Early years:It was formed in 1972 by childhood friends Dave Murray and Adrian Smith. Along with bassist John Hoye and various drummers, they learnt their first songs and entered a few local talent competitions and played their first gig's in Hoye's school....
, and got them a contract with DJM Records.
Urchin went into a recording studio in London's Tin Pan Alley (Denmark Street) and recorded their first single Without Love by Dave Hall; the B side was Rocka Rolla, the Judas Priest
Judas Priest
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis. The band has gone through several drummers over the years,...
song. This was never released. In early 1977, John left the band and was replaced by Alan Levett.
John went on to form a new band called Headlights with Paul Tottman (drums), Jim Francis
Jim Francis
Jim Francis is a former Australian rules footballer and coach in the Victorian Football League.After playing 61 games for Hawthorn Francis made his debut for the Carlton Football Club in Round 9 of the 1934 season. He retired as a player at the end of the 1943 season and was appointed coach of the...
(guitar) and Rob Brown
Rob Brown
Rob Brown may refer to:* Rob Brown , member of the UK electronic band, Autechre* Rob Brown , National Hockey League player* Rob Brown , Finding Forrester* Rob Brown , reporter and anchor for CTV News-See also:...
(keyboards). They played the London pub circuit and around the south coast until 1980, when the band split up.
From 2002 to 2005 John played in a three piece covers band, Don't Look Back, and occasionally in the show band, The Smoking Jackets.
Acting career
In 1984 John went to drama school where he met Kevin Squelch and Barry Shannon and formed Operating Theatre Company (OTC). The company performed many shows in the two venues they ran - The Copper Theatre Club on Tower Bridge Road, London and The Hen & Chickens Theatre Bar in Islington, London. OTC also won two major awards for new works - The LWT Plays on Stage Award in 1988 for The Harlot’s curse written by Rodney Archer and Powell Jones; and the Guinness/Royal National Theatre Festival Award for Roberto Calvi is Alive and Well written by Roy SmilesRoy Smiles
Roy Smiles is an English playwright and singer-songwriter from West London, also occasional actor.-Career:Roy Smiles is the author of twenty three produced stage plays...
. From 1992 to 1994 John acted in several professional stage shows, including several number one UK tours. He also appeared in the stage production of Alfie, starring 60s pop star Adam Faith
Adam Faith
Terence "Terry" Nelhams-Wright, known as Adam Faith was a Teen idol English singer, actor and later financial journalist. He was one of the most charted acts of the 1960s. He became the first UK artist to lodge his initial seven hits in the Top 5...
, at Queen’s Theatre in London’s West End in 1993.
John has acted extensively on television, and has appeared in Allo Allo, Miss Marple, Love Hurts, Journey’s End. He also played the lead in a series of underwater commercials for Taunton Dry Blackthorn Cider.
In 2008 he wrote and directed his first short film Theatre of Souls which was shot on s16mm and was shown at the Cannes film festival that year.
John along with his colleague Kevin Squelch run their own film production company Operating productions, on their Web Site you can see their other short films Apparently and in the film Incy Wincy Spider they play the two characters Kelly and Donald.
In 2009 John played "Josh" in the feature film Heathen, which went out on release, and played "Brian", the romantic lead, in the feature film Jen, with Danielle Ryan
Danielle Ryan
Danielle Ryan is an Irish actress. She is the daughter of the late Cathal Ryan and the granddaughter of the late Tony Ryan, founder of Ryanair. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art....
, which has been entered into the Sundance Film Festival, (2011) and is due to go on release in late 2011.
John has eleven short films uploaded to his YouTube page - johnhoye1.
John is married to Mary, (a daughter of George Kalmus
George Kalmus
George Ernest Kalmus, CBE, FRS is a British particle physicist.Kalmus was educated at St Albans County Grammar School and University College, London....
), and they have two daughters.