Josh Beech
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| Born | 26 December 1986 Biggin Hill, London, England |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse | Shenae Grimes (m. 2013) |
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| Website | joshbeechmusic |
Josh Beech (born 26 December 1986) is an English indie folk singer, songwriter, musician, and model. As a model, he is signed to major agencies across the world and has appeared in campaigns and shows for brands such as Givenchy, Burberry, Moschino, Valentino, John Galliano, Tommy Hilfiger, and more.[1][2] He has also been featured on the cover of Vogue Hommes International, as well as in editorials for i-D Magazine, GQ Italy, Vogue Italia, and Dazed & Confused Magazine.
Beech is signed to Universal Music Group with his namesake band Beech, whose song "Lovers" became a top 40 hit in Germany; his first solo EP will debut in 2015.[3] He is married to actress Shenae Grimes.[4]
Early life and music career
Beech was born in Biggin Hill in London, England. He always wanted to be a musician, playing keyboard at age 10 and guitar at 13.[5] At 16, wanting to form a band but not knowing any vocalists, he began to sing. He became an apprentice at a British acoustic guitar company for a time, also studying music in college.[6]
Beech played in punk bands for years, experimenting with various genres and groups before forming Beech, his band with musical collaborator Oliver Som. The band is signed to Universal Music Group in Germany and Virgin/EMI in the UK; their song "Lovers" made it to number 12 on the German mainstream radio charts in 2013.[7][8] The song was also featured in the Warner Brothers Pictures family film Keinohrhase und Zweiohrkuken.[9] Their album Letters Written in the Sky is available for purchase worldwide.
Beech is currently focusing on new solo recordings under his full name, which are heavily folk-inspired. His first-ever solo release will debut this year.
Modeling
Beech was scouted as a model by Sherrill Smith at a festival in 2007, soon booking a campaign for Burberry. Rapid bookings followed thereafter, including a record three campaigns for Levi's 501 jeans, as well as the cover of Vogue Hommes International, which was shot by Hedi Slimane. His client list has since expanded to include John Galliano, Valentino, Thierry Mugler, H&M, Moschino, Diesel, Givenchy, Topman, and Tommy Hilfiger, among many others.[1]
He is signed to DNA Model Management, FM London, Success Models, and NEXT.[2]
Personal life
Beech married 90210 actress Shenae Grimes on 10 May 2013 in Kent, England.[10][11] The two have been in a relationship since the spring of 2012.[11]
References
- ^ a b "New York Magazine: profile of model Josh Beech". New York Magazine. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Models.com: Josh Beech". Models.com. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ "Radio-Charts Deutschland Mainstream". RadioCharts.com. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE! Shenae Grimes Beech & Hubby Josh Beech Gush About Their Love, Degrassi, Miley Cyrus, & More!". PerezHilton.com. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ Tsai, Yu. "Interview with Josh Beech at Suite 215". Contributor Magazine. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ "Celebs: Josh Beech". Hollywoodlife.com. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ "Beech". Universal Music Germany. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
- ^ Ksienrzyk, Lisa. "BEECH KOMMEN IM DEZEMBER NACH DEUTSCHLAND". Ampya.com. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ^ "Beech "Lovers" – KEINOHRHASE & ZWEIOHRKÜKEN 3D". YouTube. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ "Shenae Grimes Gets Hitched in Black Wedding Dress!". PerezHilton.com. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ a b "9021-Ohhh! Shenae Grimes can't stop kissing husband Josh Beech as couple put on affectionate display at LAX". DailyMail.com. Retrieved 30 March 2015.