Johnny Logan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 01, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Age | 105 |
| Birthplace | Frankston, Victoria, Australia |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Johnny Logan's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Irish singer and composer, most famous for being a two-time Eurovision Song Contest winner as a performer and once as a composer. |
Intro
Johnny Logan is an Australian-born Irish singer and composer, known primarily for his notable association with the Eurovision Song Contest. He achieved international fame by winning Eurovision twice as a performer for Ireland, in 1980 with 'What's Another Year' and in 1987 with 'Hold Me Now,' and also as a composer for the winning entry 'Why Me?' in 1992, performed by Linda Martin.
Early Life & Background
Johnny Logan, born Seán Patrick Michael Sherrard, moved from Australia to Ireland at age 3. He grew up in Ireland where his father, Patrick O'Hagan, was a famous tenor. Logan developed an interest in music early, performing in public by his teens.
Career Highlights
- Won the Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland in 1980 with 'What's Another Year'.
- Won Eurovision again in 1987 with 'Hold Me Now'.
- Wrote the song 'Why Me?', performed by Linda Martin, which won Eurovision for Ireland in 1992.
- Released several successful albums and singles throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
- Remains the only person to win Eurovision three times (twice as a performer, once as a composer).
Trivia
- He is often referred to as 'Mr. Eurovision' due to his unmatched record in the contest.
- Johnny Logan adopted his stage name inspired by the main character of the film 'Johnny Guitar'.
FAQs
People also ask
Johnny Logan is 105 years old.
Johnny Logan was born the 1 January 1921.
Frankston, Victoria, Australia.
On His Birth-Day
About January 1st, 1921, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 1, 1921, the Irish Free State was established as a self-governing dominion within the British Commonwealth, following the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
- Day of the week: January 1st, 1921 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Tol'able David directed by Henry King
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