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    Former 90s boyband star unearthed as investment banker in shock career change

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    By News Desk on December 20, 2023 Entertainment, News Briefing, UK News
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    Can you guess who this financial whiz is? (Picture: Rex)

    It’s been a long time since the 90s, and various popstars are coming out the woodworks who you might just remember from the 20th century.

    From the Backstreet Boys to NSYNC, we all had our favourites. But can you tell who this is?

    He now works as the head of asset management at an investment bank in London.

    We’ll give you a hint. He was part of a group who produced hits like Say it Once and Say You Do.

    Now 47, his statement hairstyle was indeed curtains; a classic, adopted by the likes of David Beckham to Peter Andre.

    That’s right. It’s James Hearn, lead vocalist of boyband Ultra.

    It’s the lead singer of Ultra!

    Having met his bandmates, guitarist Mike Harwood and drummer Jon O’Mahony at school, the friends went on to form the band in 1997. Nick Keynes also joined the band on bass and vocals.

    Their self-titled debut album was released in 1999, which was mostly written by James, who then left the band and became a surveyor.

    The group reformed in 2005 and a year later released their second album The Sun Shines Brighter.

    In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, James chatted about his time in the band.

    Yes, way

    The guys post here all the way back in 1998 – James is in the middle in the yellow jumper (Picture: Hayley Madden/Shutterstock)

    ‘My music career was great fun and, as a bunch of guys who got together at Leeds University to give the musical bigtime a go, we had a good time,’ he said.

    This comes after Metro.co.uk revealed that 90s’ band Let Loose! have reformed to record a new single, with a gig also planned for London at the end of the year and a tour slated for 2024.

    Other 1990s iconic making a resurgence include the legend that is Robbie Williams, as his Netflix documentary saw him reflect on his wild younger years with Take That and beyond.

    Forming in 1990, Robbie was just 16 when he rocketed to fame as the young rapscallion of the group.

    He, of course, went on to forge his own very successful solo career with tunes like Rock DJ and Millenium.

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    If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.


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