Josh Beech

Joshua Beech (born 26 December 1986) is an English-American indie rock singer, songwriter, musician, photographer and model. As a model, he is signed to major agencies across the world and has appeared in campaigns and shows for brands such as Givenchy, Burberry, Moschino, Valentino, John Galliano, Tommy Hilfiger, and more.[1][2] He has also been featured on the cover of Vogue Hommes International, as well as in editorials for i-D Magazine, GQ Italy, Vogue Italia, and Dazed & Confused Magazine.

Josh Beech
Born
Joshua Beech

(1986-12-26) 26 December 1986
Bromley, London, England
Occupation
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • model
  • photographer
Years active2008–present
Spouse(s)Shenae Grimes (m. 2013)
Children1 daughter
Musical career
GenresFolk, indie rock, soul, alternative
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitars
  • bass guitar
  • piano
  • keyboards
  • drums
Associated actsBeech
Websitejoshbeechmusic.com

Beech is signed to Universal Music Group with his namesake band Beech, whose song "Lovers" became a top 40 hit in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France; his first solo EP "Fight Strong" made its debut in 2015.[3] He is married to actress Shenae Grimes.[4]

Beech is currently focusing on photography while still writing solo material.

Early life and music career

Beech was born in Bromley in South East London, England. He always wanted to be a musician, playing keyboard at age 10 and guitar at 13.[5] At 16, wanting to form a band but not knowing any vocalists, he began to sing. He became an apprentice at a British acoustic guitar company for a time, also studying music in college.[6]

Beech played in punk bands for years, experimenting with various genres and groups before forming Beech, his band with musical collaborator Oliver Som. The band is signed to Universal Music Group in Germany and Virgin/EMI in the UK; their song "Lovers" made it to number 12 on the German mainstream radio charts in 2013.[7][8] The song was also featured in the Warner Brothers Pictures family film Keinohrhase und Zweiohrkuken.[9] Their album Letters Written in the Sky is available for purchase worldwide.

Modeling

Beech was scouted as a model by Sherrill Smith at a festival in 2007, soon booking a campaign for Burberry. Rapid bookings followed thereafter, including a record three campaigns for Levi's 501 jeans, as well as the cover of Vogue Hommes International, which was shot by Hedi Slimane. His client list has since expanded to include John Galliano, Valentino, Thierry Mugler, H&M, Moschino, Diesel, Givenchy, Topman, and Tommy Hilfiger, among many others.[1]

He is signed to DNA Model Management, FM London, Success Models, and NEXT.[2]

Personal life

Beech married 90210 actress Shenae Grimes on 10 May 2013 in Ashford, Kent. In September 2018, the couple welcomed a daughter.[10] On December 20, 2019, Beech announced on his Instagram page that he had become an American citizens.[11]

gollark: Bedrock Edition is overmicrotransactioned.
gollark: No, it's not JUST that.
gollark: Lyric isn't not not un-11.
gollark: Minetest's neat but... also not very good.
gollark: Well, it's better-performing, but also horrible.

References
  1. "New York Magazine: profile of model Josh Beech". New York Magazine. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  2. "Models.com: Josh Beech". Models.com. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  3. "Radio-Charts Deutschland Mainstream". RadioCharts.com. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  4. "EXCLUSIVE! Shenae Grimes Beech & Hubby Josh Beech Gush About Their Love, Degrassi, Miley Cyrus, & More!". PerezHilton.com. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  5. Tsai, Yu. "Interview with Josh Beech at Suite 215". Contributor Magazine. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  6. "Celebs: Josh Beech". Hollywoodlife.com. 15 May 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  7. "Beech". Universal Music Germany. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  8. Ksienrzyk, Lisa. "BEECH KOMMEN IM DEZEMBER NACH DEUTSCHLAND". Ampya.com. Archived from the original on 8 April 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  9. "Beech "Lovers" – KEINOHRHASE & ZWEIOHRKÜKEN 3D". YouTube. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  10. "Shenae Grimes Gets Hitched in Black Wedding Dress!". PerezHilton.com. 11 May 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  11. "Josh Beech on Instagram: "⚡️🦅🇺🇸🦅⚡️. 3 officially "dual" citizens! Big day in the Beech house. "You can't kick us out now mateeeeeee!!!!!" Proud to now be a British…"". Instagram. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
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