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About Billy Ocean
Billy Ocean is the professional alias of Trinidadian-British singer-songwriter and musician Leslie Sebastian Charles. Known best for performing genres such as pop, rhythm and blues, soul and reggae, he came out with his eponymous debut album in 1976, which spawned his first hit single “Love Really Hurts Without You”.
After almost a decade and three albums later, he garnered widespread international recognition through songs such as “Caribbean Queen”, “When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going” and “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car”.
Family Life
He grew up in Fyzabad, Trinidad and Tobago, from birth until he relocated to Romford, England, at ten years old with his parents Violet and Hainsley Charles. He has three children with Judy, his wife.
Achievements
He has received a Grammy Award, two Billboard Music Awards and an Ivor Novello Award.
Trivia
His stage name was inspired by Oceans 11, a local Trinidadian football team.
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F.A.Q. about Billy Ocean
When is his birthday?
Billy Ocean's birthday is on January 21, 1950.
In how many days is his birthday?
Billy Ocean's birthday is in 352 days
How old is he?
He is 73 years old.
Where is Billy Ocean from?
He was born in Fyzabad, Trinidad.