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John Kongos

John Kongos

About Me

Brief Bio:As a songwriter and/or artist, John Kongos has sold about 23 million copies since the 70's, with various Number One and Top Ten hits in England, France, Germany, Australia, South Africa and other countries. He wrote numerous Jingles, TV and Film Themes (including The Greek Tycoon, Cat's Eyes, Fraggle Rock, London Program, Sunday Sunday, etc.).
Artists who have recorded his songs include:
Olivia Newton John -- Happy Mondays -- Def Leppard
Yvonne Elliman -- Dahlia Lavi -- Demis Roussos
James Last -- Sheila -- Mudd -- Sylvie Vartan
Long John Baldry -- Clout -- Petula Clark
In his London studio he worked with artists and producers including:
Gus Dudgeon -- Robert "Mutt" Lange -- Def Leppard
Tony Visconti -- Argent -- Mick Ronson -- Mel Brooks
Mike D'Abo -- Cat Stevens -- Rodger Bain
Anthony Newley -- Jim Henson -- Jean-Baptiste Mondino
Numerous other artists recorded at the studio (Tapestry Studio, London).
Having now relocated, with his wife and four musician sons (see www.kongos.com ) to Phoenix, Arizona, and with the completion of their new studios, they are again actively involved in songwriting, composing, recording and music publishing.
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Member Since: 8/9/2005
Band Website: johnkongos.com
Influences: My four sons , wife , mom, Gurdjieff, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Roger Waters, Nikos Kazantzakis, PD Ouspensky, Nasrat Fateh Ali Kahn, Africa, Greece, England, Pythagoras, Puccini, music of Epirus, Arvo Part, Bach, Chopin, dogs, my friend Patrick G ... I'm tinkin' ...
Sounds Like: Check out these new films made by friends of mine:

Local Color

In Search of the Future

Record Label: Elektra, Fly, A&M, Pye, others, now none
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Step On makes Paul Oakenfolds Greatest Hits

Paul Oakenfold has released a greatest hits album. Included is a remix of the Happy Mondays' version of He's Gonna Step On You Again [Step On] by John Kongos. The album has hit No. 1 on both the Billb...
Posted by John Kongos on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:05:00 PST

KONGOS Debut Album - Next Generation

My four sons (KONGOS) have just released their self-titled debut album on iTunes worldwide. It's also available for download directly from their MySpace. CDs available at KONGOS.com and these Phoenix ...
Posted by John Kongos on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 03:32:00 PST

Tokoloshe Man in BBC's Life On Mars

Hit BBC drama Life On Mars used Tokoloshe man in Episode 8. Read about the show here.The song is also included on some iTunes iMixes.Coincidentally, a fan happened to notice that John's album Confusio...
Posted by John Kongos on Tue, 05 Sep 2006 06:06:00 PST

He's Gonna Step ... confirmed for Def Leppard cover album

Def Leppard records He's Gonna Step On You AgainFrom DefLeppard.com:DEF LEPPARD RETURNS MAY 23RD WITH "YEAH!"   (posted 03.31)Coming hot on the heels of their platinum-certified 2CD hits package "ROCK...
Posted by John Kongos on Sat, 01 Apr 2006 06:08:00 PST

'KONGOS' finally available on iTunes

This 1971 Elektra album, KONGOS, recently reissued by Collector's Choice, is finally available on iTunes Music Store. It includes the international hits He's Gonna Step On You Again and Tokoloshe Man....
Posted by John Kongos on Tue, 30 Aug 2005 11:36:00 PST

Def Leppard records He's Gonna Step On You Again

Def Leppard has recorded He's Gonna Step On You Again for their all-covers album YEAH!, to be released in late 2005 or early 2006. They have recorded 22 covers in all and unfortunately we can't confir...
Posted by John Kongos on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Step On used in Boddingtons ad campaign

The Happy Mondays version of He's Gonna Step On You Again (Step On) is being used in a 6 month ad campaign for Boddingtons Beer in the UK. ...
Posted by John Kongos on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Collector's Choice Reissue of 'Kongos'

Editorial Reviews Album Description You can hear so many early 70s British musical currents coursing through this record that its no wonder this album ranks as one of the periods great lost cla...
Posted by John Kongos on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST