Explore Joe Leeway net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! English-born multi-instrumentalist best known as a member of the 80’s pop group Thompson Twins. He later went on to become a writer for TV shows such as Undeclared as well as Everybody Hates Chris. In this article, we will discover how old is Joe Leeway? Who is Joe Leeway dating now & how much money does Joe Leeway have?

NameJoe Leeway
First NameJoe
Last NameLeeway
OccupationPop Singer
BirthdayNovember 15
Birth Year1955
Place of BirthIslington
Home TownEngland
Birth CountryUnited Kingdom
Birth SignScorpio
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Joe Leeway Biography

Joe Leeway is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on November 15, 1955 in Islington, England, United Kingdom. He worked along with Thompson Twins member He collaborated with Thompson Twins member Tom Bailey on albums like 1984’s Platinum-selling Into the Gap. on albums such as 1984’s platinum-selling Into the Gap.

At that time in 1982, Thompson Twins underwent a radical change in line-up. Previously an ever-changing lineup of musicians that featured seven members at the time of Set, band leader Tom Bailey reduced the band to a trio by firing everybody except Alannah Currie and Leeway. Leeway’s main role in the new trio was to assist in writing the songs, contribute background vocals and design the band’s stage shows. Leeway’s background in theatre made him an obvious and well-suited choice for the latter, and the live shows of the band always met with success and critical acclaim.

Playing bongos and congas, he appeared on the Thompson Twins debut record album, A Product of …. By the time the band recorded their second album Set in 1982, Leeway had begun contributing to the songwriting process, and he wrote a pair of songs for the album completely on his own and sang lead on three tracks.

The mother of his son is Irish and his father is Nigerian.

The hypnotherapist is certified and has been an instructor for the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in Tarzana, California.

Joseph Martin Leeway (born 15 November 1955, in Islington, London) is the former multi-instrumentalist, and stylings guru, for the 1980s band, Thompson Twins. Leeway joined Thompson Twins in 1981 after being one of their roadies.

Joe Leeway Net Worth

Joe is one of the richest Pop Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joe Leeway's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He was part of an theater organization in Cardiff and then was a roadie for the Thompson Twins. He was a full-time part of the group in the mid 80’s.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomePop Singer
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HouseLiving in own house.

As of 2006, Leeway resides in Los Angeles, California, and works in the field of hypnotherapy. He is on the staff at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute (HMI) in Tarzana, California and is also a certified trainer in neuro-linguistic programming.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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After leaving the band, Leeway dabbled in solo work. He recorded a demo tape of original material, but ultimately an album never materialised. He appeared in the 1989 James Ivory film Slaves of New York as musician Johnny Jalouse. Leeway’s part in the film was originally a prominent supporting character, but this was changed when most of his scenes were cut. The actress that Leeway had filmed most of his scenes with was fired from the film and their scenes together were cut. Leeway can still be seen in the film singing one of his original songs, “Mother Dearest”, in the night club scene, (not in the soundtrack album).

Who is Joe Leeway Dating?

According to our records, Joe Leeway is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Joe Leeway’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Thompson Twins enjoyed at least three solid years of worldwide commercial success, beginning with the 1983 album Quick Step and Side Kick (released in the United States as simply Side Kicks) followed by Into the Gap, which garnered critical acclaim and lucrative international sales, and Here’s To Future Days.

Facts & Trivia

Joe Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Joe Leeway celebrates birthday on November 15 of every year.

Why did Joe Leeway leave Thompson Twins?

After these three albums, their contract with Arista Records was up for renewal and after the extensive world tour following the release of the latter album, Leeway chose to leave the band for a number of personal reasons, mostly due to difficulties with the group’s management.

Who was the girl in Thompson Twins?

Alannah Joy Currie (born 20 September 1957, in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand artist based in London. She is a musician and activist, best known as a former member of the 80s UK pop group Thompson Twins.

Where are the members of the Thompson Twins now?

Bailey and Currie divorced in 2003, and both left New Zealand to live separately in the UK. Currie later married Jimmy Cauty (formerly of The KLF) and now lives and works in London.

What happened to Tom Bailey?

As of 2014, Bailey lives in France with his second wife, artist Lauren Drescher. He has homes in New Zealand, France, and London.

Who died from Thompson Twins?

Matthew Seligman, Bassist for The Soft Boys and Thompson Twins, Dies from Covid-19. New Wave bassist Matthew Seligman has passed away due to coronavirus, according to The Soft Boys frontman Robyn Hitchcock; he was 64 years old.

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