In this episode, we journey through time with the iconic 90s popstar, Chesney Hawks. Buckle up as Chesney shares his harrowing near-death experience at 37,000 feet. We’ll turn back the clock to the 90s and uncover the roots of his musical journey, delving into the inspiration behind his chart-topping hit, “The One and Only.” Get ready to raise your eyebrows as Chesney reveals some spontaneous splurges and opens up about the unexpected twists in his career, when his once ‘supportive’ network seemingly vanished into thin air. And in a world where fame can easily turn someone into a diva, Chesney imparts down-to-earth advice on balancing gut feelings with staying authentic.
This episode promises nostalgia, resilience, and invaluable artistic insights from the one and only Chesney Hawks.
Who is Chesney Hawkes?
Chesney Lee Hawkes is an English pop singer and occasional actor, born on 22 September 1971 in Windsor, Berkshire, England. He is best known for his single “The One and Only”, which topped the UK Singles Chart for five weeks and reached the top 10 in the United States. Hawkes is the son of Len ‘Chip’ Hawkes, the singer of The Tremeloes, and Carol Hawkes, who was a TV hostess and actress in the UK. In addition to his music career, Hawkes has also appeared on several TV shows and in the musical Can’t Smile Without You.
Key takeaways:
Value Life After a Brush with Death: Chesney’s story reminds us to cherish life and its moments, especially when faced with a close call like his near-death experience.
Chase Your Passions: Chesney’s music career began with passion, proving that dedication and hard work can pave the way to success, even without special connections.
Stay True to Yourself Amidst Fame: Chesney’s journey through fame underscores the importance of remaining authentic, no matter the twists and turns of success.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:59 – Start of Podcast
2:18 – Chesney’s Near-Death Flight Incident
11:29 – How did it all begin?
13:53 – Did Chesney’s parents help with his music career?
15:54 – Chesney’s First Success
18:33 – Did Chesney write the song?
19:34 – Did Chesney perform the song in the movie?
21:18 – Overnight Success Story?
24:04 – How did life change with the fame?
25:21 – Popstar Now… Forever
26:19 – What happened after The One and Only?
26:47 – How do record companies view a number 1 that crawls down the charts?
27:27 – Was there any managers or agents for support?
28:32 – Any wild and reckless purchases?
29:27 – What happened when the record label dropped you?
32:23 – How did it feel having these “support” people disappear?
34:51 – Anything you could’ve done to change your career path?
36:44 – How do you advise someone to find a balance with instinct vs. being a diva?
38:35 – When did Chesney’s career take back off again?
41:43 – Continuing from the One and Only or pushing to appeal to a new audience?
42:58 – What does it mean to be an independent artist?
44:24 – How do you feel about being a “one hit wonder”?
46:04 – What is your advice to young artists?
47:40 – Do you see yourself doing it until you die?
48:51 – Anything coming up?
49:38 – Conclusion
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