An English singer, songwriter, DJ, and record producer, Dane Leon Bowers is excellently known as Dane Bowers. He scored a dozen hit singles at the turn of the century, as the lead singer of the boy band “Another Level”, guest vocalist with garage duo “Truesteppers”, and with his own brief solo career. He is also noted for starring in the U.K.’s “Celebrity Big Brother” and the celebrity version of “Come Dine With Me”. His solo singles, “Buggin” and “Out of Your Mind,” reached #2 on the U.K. charts. Additionally, Bowers started playing football for the 3rd team of Cwmbran Celtic which plays in the Newport and District League in October 2012 and made his match debut in a 3-1 home defeat to Marshfield AFC.
Famous For
- Being an English singer, songwriter, DJ, and record producer.
- For being a lead singer of the boy band “Another Level”.
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What is the Real Name of Dane Bowers?
On 28th November 1979, Dane Bowers took birth with the real name of Dane Leon-Ben Bowers under the zodiac sign of Sagittarius. He was conceived in Sutton, London, England in a Christian religion family. He is of British nationality and he belongs to mixed ethnic background. Similarly, his race is white and his present age is 41 which he celebrates back in 2020. Bowers is the son of his mother, Jackie Bowers, and father, Cuban-Jamaican soul DJ Andy Jackson. He has a brother named, Wade Bowers.
Moving towards Dane’s academic qualification, he was educated at two independent schools for boys: at Cumnor House School in the town of Croydon in South London, followed by Trinity School of John Whitgift, at Shirley Park in the London Borough of Croydon. He then enrolled at a Croydon-based performing arts college, the BRIT School.
How was the Career of Dane Bowers?
Music career
- Dane Bowers began his music career by joining the British boy band “Another Level”, where he performed as a part of the group for three years, between 1997 and 2000. The band gained seven Top 10 singles in two years in the United Kingdom and also performed as the supporting act on the European leg of Janet Jackson’s The Velvet Rope World Tour in 1998.
- But, the band split in 2000 after which Dane wrote and fronted two UK Top 10 hits for the UK garage act True Steppers in 2000: “Buggin” and “Out of Your Mind”.
- His two solo singles released in 2001 under the moniker of ‘Dane’, “Shut Up… and Forget About It” and “Another Lover”. In the following year, he went on to focus on behind-the-scenes work, writing, and producing, including a collaboration for Victoria Beckham’s debut solo album.
- He played a DJ Set in Mantra, Castlebar Co. Mayo in early 2010 which was one of his most successful live events.
- Later, he returned to making music and signed with independent record label Conehead UK to record a pop album, with the first single, “All She Needs” in 2010 as well as he joined the ITV2 documentary “The Big Reunion” supergroup 5th Story in 2013.
Television Career
- Dane Bowers started TV presenting in 2002, co-hosting “Popstars: The Rivals” “Extra” show whereas he also wrote and starred in a TV sitcom pilot called “Bow to the Bowers” in 2004.
- He was seen in the follow-up TV show to “Totally Scott-Lee”, called “Totally Boyband” and he also starred in an episode of “Celebrity Come Dine With Me” in 2009.
- As well, he made TV appearances on “Loose Women” on ITV1 and “Live from Studio Five” in 2010.
- Dane was the seventh contestant to enter Channel 4’s seventh and final series of “Celebrity Big Brother” on 3rd January 2010 as he made it to the final on 29th January 2010 but finished as runner-up to Alex Reid.
Who is Dane Bowers Dating?
Dane Bowers is a married guy. Whereas he is currently in a romantic relationship with Laura Anderson, and the pair have revealed they’re already talking about marriage and babies. He told the publication: ‘I probably should have grown up before now, being in my forties. There’s been a shift in deciding to live with each other. We’re talking about marriage and babies and we’d like to do that soon. This is it. This is proper. This is The One. ‘I never gave my all in previous relationships so I don’t know if I was totally in love. Which is quite sad really… going through life and not being in love.’ The couple has recently set up a home in Dubai together following a brief trial run, three years after their split. The former boyband member explained that groveling to Laura has made him realize just how strong his feelings are. He also revealed that he felt ‘proud’ watching Laura on Love Island as she dealt with everything but also was a little ‘worried’ for his then former flame. Concerning Dane’s sexual orientation, he is straight.
Furthermore, Dane was blessed with a son named Kai with his ex-girlfriend, Emma-Jane-North. He was also married to Chrissy Johnston in 2007, but the pair got separated in 2009. Dane has also been engaged with Sophia Cahill for 7 years.
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Everything You Need To Know About Laura Anderson
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Legal Cases
Dane Bowers was accused of racially aggravated assault and harassment in connection with an incident in Norwich on 2nd June 2012. The judge accepted his guilty plea, saying “It seems highly unlikely that you, given your background, would have made racist remarks.” Bowers was sentenced to unpaid community work. He was also arrested on 21st April 2013 and charged with two counts of assault by beating after a confrontation at Butlins Bognor Regis. The charges were later reduced to using threatening or abusive behavior likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress, to which Bowers pleaded guilty, and was given a conditional discharge.
What is the Net Worth of Dane Bowers?
The net worth of talented British singer, Dane Bowers is $5 million as of 2021. He also earns a considerable amount of salary which is also in thousands of dollars per year. He has a long road ahead of him and he definitely holds all the potential to make it big in the industry. In addition, his major source of income is from his singing, and record-producing career.
How tall is Dane Bowers?
Dane Bowers is a handsome and versatile guy who stands at an ideal height with balanced body weight. He looks attractive with dark brown hair and eye color. Dane has an average body build as well as he has inked several tattoos on his body.
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