Hot right now:

James Blunt's Mum Defends His 'Posh' Background

In email to BBC Radio 4's Today...

January 28, 2011 by Jason Gregory
James Blunt's Mum Defends His 'Posh' Background

James Blunt’s mother has defended her son’s public school background.

Jane Blunt wrote to BBC Radio 4’s Today after the programme broadcast a feature about the apparent increase in musicians with privileged upbringings.

In the report, Pete Waterman, a record producer, said the industry had become “snobbish” and that hopefuls now needed “96 O levels”.

Although Blunt, who was educated at schools including the independent boarding school Elstree, was not mentioned in the report, his mother said the criticism he received was unfair.

"I was most interested to hear Pete Waterman's thoughts on public school rock stars,” she said in an email.

"His attitude is reflected by most of the critics in the UK. My son James Blunt, who is hugely appreciated worldwide, receives harsh criticism here and we have, rather sadly, been aware that it is because of his background.

"We are relieved that on the whole James's fan base take no notice of the critics."

Blunt, who served in the British Army before launching a music career, has sold almost 20 million albums worldwide. His third, ‘Some Kind Of Trouble’, was released last year.


More news

Related Stories

Tags:

(2)
  • Ah so not only is he posh he's also a mummy's boy

    ~ by Lib 1/28/2011 Report

    Reply to this comment

  • An amazing human being, an intense life story and an admirable gift for music: that’s why this man has become a real representative of his name: JAMES BLUNT has pushed the limits, he’s gone further than anyone has ever imagined and has been conquering not only the hearts of his fans , but also audiences worldwide.

    ~ by RITABLUNT 1/30/2011 Report

    Reply to this comment


 characters left [+]  


Register now and have your comments approved automatically!

Artist A-Z   # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z