Stu James
Stu James | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Stuart Leslie Slater |
| Also known as | Stu James |
| Born | 14 June 1945 Liverpool, England |
| Died | 10 May 2023 (aged 77) |
| 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.
Biography
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "UK Singles Chart". DeathList Forum. 2020-02-29. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b c d Obituaries, Telegraph (2023-05-12). "Stuart Slater, lead singer of Sixties beat group the Mojos who became a record label boss – obituary". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Musician and industry executive Stuart Slater dies aged 77". www.musicweek.com. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Sixties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 312. ISBN 0-7535-0149-X.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 374. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Everything's Al Right (Media notes). The Mojos. Decca. 1964. F.11853.
- ^ Ally, Music (2021-12-20). "Toby Slater". Music Ally. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Qureshi, Arusa (2021-12-20). "Toby Slater of Britpop band Catch has died". NME. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Barnaby Slater | TROIKA". archive.ph. 2013-02-16. Retrieved 2024-10-29.