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King Family (band)
Encyclopedia
KING is a British
band which consists of five siblings. The two brothers Mikey and David and three sisters Angie, Jazzy and Tasha.
and the two younger ones in Ukraine
. All were home-schooled
by their father, Michael Jaffray King (British) and Mother, Irmgard King (German).
Due to being born in many different countries, all siblings own a number of different passports. They are also fluent in four different languages (English, German, Russian & Polish).
They have two younger sisters, Jemima and Michelle King which currently reside in Cologne
, Germany with their parents.
In 1997, their father, Michael Jaffray King, started their professional singing careers by forming a Christian pop band.
In their early years, they started singing in pedestrian zones to earn money. Later they performed at festivals, TV and radio shows in several countries. During a stay in Nashville, TN, Word Entertainment/Sony (USA) offered them a million dollar contract which was, however, rejected by their parents due to the young age of the children.
In 2007 they formed their own band called "King Family" and started writing/producing their own songs. They were soon signed to EMI Capitol in Germany.
In January 2008, their debut single "Carry Me Home" was released and made it into the German Single Charts. Only three months later the album of the same name, as well as the second single "Perfect Day" appeared, which also reached a position in the charts. A tour through Germany, TV appearances and numerous public performances followed.
In June 2009, the band members parted ways with EMI. They renamed their band to "KING" and moved to the US to pursue their musical careers. This move was supported by the American music manager Doc McGhee
. The German TV channel VOX documented this journey for their series Goodbye Deutschland! Die Auswanderer.
They now reside in Hollywood, CA, where they are currently recording their 2nd album and working on television projects.
, they gave concerts in schools, hospitals, churches, prisons, and orphanages. They also worked together with various charity organizations such as International Committee of the Red Cross
, and Caritas (charity)
.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
band which consists of five siblings. The two brothers Mikey and David and three sisters Angie, Jazzy and Tasha.
Biographical Information
The three eldest siblings were born in IndiaIndia
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
and the two younger ones in Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
. All were home-schooled
Homeschooling
Homeschooling or homeschool is the education of children at home, typically by parents but sometimes by tutors, rather than in other formal settings of public or private school...
by their father, Michael Jaffray King (British) and Mother, Irmgard King (German).
Due to being born in many different countries, all siblings own a number of different passports. They are also fluent in four different languages (English, German, Russian & Polish).
They have two younger sisters, Jemima and Michelle King which currently reside in Cologne
Cologne
Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city , and is the largest city both in the Germany Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and within the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area, one of the major European metropolitan areas with more than ten million inhabitants.Cologne is located on both sides of the...
, Germany with their parents.
The band
KING is an urban/pop band from the UK. The band consists of 5 siblings, Michael, Marieangela, Jasmina, Natalia, and David Lucius King. They were all born in different parts of the World.In 1997, their father, Michael Jaffray King, started their professional singing careers by forming a Christian pop band.
In their early years, they started singing in pedestrian zones to earn money. Later they performed at festivals, TV and radio shows in several countries. During a stay in Nashville, TN, Word Entertainment/Sony (USA) offered them a million dollar contract which was, however, rejected by their parents due to the young age of the children.
In 2007 they formed their own band called "King Family" and started writing/producing their own songs. They were soon signed to EMI Capitol in Germany.
In June 2009, the band members parted ways with EMI. They renamed their band to "KING" and moved to the US to pursue their musical careers. This move was supported by the American music manager Doc McGhee
Doc McGhee
Doc McGhee is an American music manager, best known for working with KISS, Bon Jovi and Mötley Crüe. The latter two groups experienced their rise to stardom under his management...
. The German TV channel VOX documented this journey for their series Goodbye Deutschland! Die Auswanderer.
They now reside in Hollywood, CA, where they are currently recording their 2nd album and working on television projects.
Charitable acts
While living in UkraineUkraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
, they gave concerts in schools, hospitals, churches, prisons, and orphanages. They also worked together with various charity organizations such as International Committee of the Red Cross
International Committee of the Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross is a private humanitarian institution based in Geneva, Switzerland. States parties to the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols of 1977 and 2005, have given the ICRC a mandate to protect the victims of international and...
, and Caritas (charity)
Caritas (charity)
Caritas Internationalis is a confederate of 164 Roman Catholic relief, development and social service organisations operating in over 200 countries and territories worldwide....
.
Members
- Angie King (born 16. July 1987 as Marieangela King in BombayMumbaiMumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, India) - David King (born 3. February 1995 in PerechynPerechynPerechyn is a city in Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine. It had a population of 7,083 in 2001). It is the administrative center of the Perechyn Raion .-Demographics:In 2001, the population included: *Ukrainians *Russians *Slovaks...
, Ukraine) - Jazzy King (born 19. February 1990 as Jasmina King in BombayMumbaiMumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, India) - Mikey King (born 2. March 1985 as Michael Phillip King in PunePunePune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, India) - Tasha King (born 7. May 1992 as Natalia King in UzhgorodUzhhorodUzhhorod or Uzhgorod is a city located in western Ukraine, at the border with Slovakia and near the border with Hungary. It is the administrative center of the Zakarpattia Oblast , as well as the administrative center of the surrounding Uzhhorodskyi Raion within the oblast...
, Ukraine)
Album
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
AT Ö3 Austria Top 40 Ö3 Austria Top 40 is the name of the official Austrian singles chart, as well as the radio show which presents it, aired Fridays on Hitradio Ö3. The show presents the Austrian singles, ringtones and downloads chart. It premiered on 26 November 1968 as Disc Parade and was presented by Ernst Grissemann... |
CH | ||
| 2008 | Carry Me Home | – | – | – |
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
AT Ö3 Austria Top 40 Ö3 Austria Top 40 is the name of the official Austrian singles chart, as well as the radio show which presents it, aired Fridays on Hitradio Ö3. The show presents the Austrian singles, ringtones and downloads chart. It premiered on 26 November 1968 as Disc Parade and was presented by Ernst Grissemann... |
CH | |||
| 2008 | Carry Me Home VÖ: 25. January 2008 |
70 | – | – | Carry Me Home |
| 2008 | Perfect Day VÖ: 4. April 2008 |
68 | – | – | |
External links
- [ KING] at Allmusic
- Yam.de-Starchat