Jay Kay | |
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Born | Jason Luís Cheetham 30 December 1969 Stretford, Lancashire, England |
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Years active | 1986–present |
Spouse | Maria Kay |
Partner | Denise van Outen (1998–2001) |
Children | 2 |
Mother | Karen Kay |
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Member of | Jamiroquai |
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Jay Kay (legally Jason Kay;[1] born Jason Luís Cheetham, 30 December 1969) is a British singer and songwriter. In 1992 he co-founded the acid jazz and funk band Jamiroquai and still serves as their lead vocalist.[2][3][4][5] As of 2017, the band had sold more than 26 million albums worldwide.
Outside music, Kay has an interest in exotic cars, and made appearances in the shows Top Gear and Fifth Gear. He has also contributed to environmental causes. Kay previously had a high-profile relationship with Denise van Outen.