Vance Joy
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Rating
Active
2013
Born
November 30, -0001 in Melbourne
Location
Melbourne, Australia
A.K.A.
Australian singer-songwriter
Biography
Vance Joy (born James Keogh in Melbourne) is an Australian singer-songwriter. His debut album God Loves You When You're Dancing was released in March 2013. The single "Riptide" became a success on Australian commercial radio and was certified Platinum by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA).
Feeding on a diet of The Pogues, Paul Kelly, and whatever else was playing, Joy cut his teeth performing at open mike nights in Melbourne. His style is folk music with pop influences. His songs capture the familiar pulse of everyday experiences in a unique and celebratory manner.
His lyrics reach out to you and hold on for a moment.
Biography by Last.fm, available under cc by-sa license.
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