Stu James | |
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Birth name | Stuart Leslie Slater |
Also known as | Stu James |
Born | 14 June 1945 Liverpool, England |
Died | 10 May 2023 77) | (aged
Genres | Rock |
Occupation | Singer/songwriter |
Instrument | Vocals |
Formerly of | The Mojos |
Stuart Leslie Slater (14 June 1945 – 10 May 2023 [1] ), first known as Stu James, was a British singer, A&R person, and songwriter. He was the lead vocalist for The Mojos.
Stuart Slater was born in Liverpool. His father was a carpet salesman. [2] He was head boy of the Liverpool Cathedral choir, and attended Liverpool Institute Grammar (now called Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts). [3]
In September 1962, Stuart joined The Mojos as lead singer. [4] When in the Mojos, he went under the name Stu James. Slater co–wrote with the rest of the band their only top ten, "Everything's Alright", which went to #9 in the UK in 1964. [5] [6]
After The Mojos disbanded in 1968, Slater returned to education and worked for a Bachelor of Arts and studied law at London University. [2] [3] He worked for CBS as a promoter, then as a general manager for Bradley's Records. [3] He was also in A&R and publishing for ATV Music, and was alter employed with Chrysalis Records, working with artists such as Spandau Ballet, Living In A Box, Haysi Fantayzee, Go West, and The Proclaimers. [3] [2] Stuart is known for employing Simon Fuller to Chrysalis. [3]
Slater began working with Stephanie De Sykes as songwriting partners, and penned three songs for A Song for Europe entries, one of which was "Love Enough for Two" for Prima Donna. [3] Slater and De Dykes later became a couple and were married.
Slater and De Sykes had three children: Tracy Stent, [3] an artist manager, Toby Slater, [7] [8] guitarist/vocalist for Catch who died in 2021, and Barnaby Slater, [9] a writer and comedian. Stuart and Stephanie divorced, and Stuart married Andrea Witty in 1986. [2] [3]
James died on 10 May 2023, aged 77. He was survived by his wife Andrea, two children, and four grandchildren. [3]
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