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John Waite is an English rock singer and bassist best known for his 1984 solo hit "Missing You," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. He first came to attention as lead singer of the Babys, whose 1977 single "Isn't It Time" reached number 13 on the Hot 100, as did a follow-up in 1979. His solo career began with Ignition (1982) and the single "Change," then No Brakes (1984) became a top ten album in the US, and "Missing You" also led the Album Rock Tracks chart. Mask of Smiles (1985) added "Every Step of the Way," and Rover's Return came in 1987. In 1988 he co-founded Bad English with Jonathan Cain, Ricky Phillips, Neal Schon and Deen Castronovo, whose ballad "When I See You Smile" hit number one in 1989. Waite returned to solo work with Temple Bar (1995), When You Were Mine (1997), Figure in a Landscape (2001), The Hard Way (2004), Downtown: Journey of a Heart, In Real Time (2010), Rough & Tumble (2011) and Singles (2022), and he has one Grammy nomination.
- Genres: pop rock
- Active since 1975
- Born in Lancaster
- Labels: Chrysalis Records
- Category: Musician
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How much does John Waite cost?
The estimated booking fee for John Waite is $100K–$250K. The final figure depends on the date, location, event type and what's required, and travel, production and hospitality are usually extra.
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Milestones
- Released debut album Ignition
- Released the album No Brakes
- Released the album Mask of Smiles
- Released the album Rover’s Return
- Released the album Temple Bar
- Released the album When You Were Mine
- Released the album Figure in a Landscape
- Released the album The Hard Way
- Released the album Downtown: Journey of a Heart
- Released the album In Real Time
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What is the typical fee range for John Waite?
Our estimate puts John Waite in the $100K–$250K range (estimate).
Who is similar to John Waite but less expensive?
Comparable active acts in a lower estimated range include Elio Pace, Melissa Manchester, Linda Eder.
Who is similar to John Waite but in a higher fee range?
If the budget allows, similar active acts in a higher estimated range include Matt Goss, Carly Simon, Men at Work.
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The estimated booking fee for John Waite is $100K–$250K (estimate).
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