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The line up now composed by Jimmy Helms, Jimmy Chambers and Charles Pierre has struck a balance between their own personalities and all the many influences that make Londonbeat what it is, giving a "new touch" to the unforgettably famous hits from the 90's.

Open-minded, curious and perfectionist, Jimmy Helms takes advantage of the talent that allows him to move with ease and confidence from soul to country and from rock to straight pop through various collaborations with other artists, performing on soundtracks, meeting people from different worlds and feeding on all these experiences… as a bonus.

Partnering with Jimmy Chambers and George Chandler on several events makes it somehow inevitable that they join up for further projects.

Three voices merging into a truly special harmony, a “fourth musketeer” aka Willy M, arriving with a guitar and a rock touch… and thus emerges the dawn of a new adventure named Londonbeat.

The wealth of this explosive combination is the perfect backing for Jimmy's lead voice.

True performer with an infectious energy and multi-talented artist, Jimmy always has a new project in the pipeline...

JIMMY HELMS

JIMMY CHAMBERS

CHARLES PIERRE

Charles, who describes himself as ‘the class clown’, was born in Trinidad. His father was a renowned surgeon in the Caribbean, and Charles could have followed in his footsteps, but he preferred to forge his own path. He began his musical journey at a very young age, learning the piano with his aunt from the age of five. By the age of seven, he had taught himself to play the drums. He says he ‘plays almost every instrument’ (guitar, keyboards, drums and clarinet), which means he likes to pick up any instrument and play it. Charles sings his heart out whenever he gets the chance! He has a rather unique way of playing the drums on a keyboard. Ask him to show you! He has worked with many major television channels, such as the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, as a vocal coach on shows such as Sangstjerner in Denmark and Pop Idol in the UK. He has also appeared on Inspector Morse, Saracen, The X Factor, Fame Academy and All Together Now. He has had the honour of collaborating with many highly respected artists such as Celine Dion, Babyface, Vanessa Williams, Soul II Soul and Michael Bolton, to name but a few. He has been working with Jimmy Helms since 1994, writing and producing for the band from the early days. However, Charles only became a full member of Londonbeat in 2018. Music is his passion, and nothing gives him more energy than being part of something that brings joy and pleasure to others.

Born in the sun of the Caribbean island of Trinidad, Jimmy Chambers arrived in England in the hope of success as a singer. The electric London gives him every chance to join his voice to the greatest artists of the time.

In 1970, in collaboration with Robert Palmer, he co-directed the DaDa group.

After the disappearance of DADA, Jimmy records solo and hits his place successfully in the 80's dance charts.

Then he recorded an album with Paul Young and made a world tour with him and a memorable date in Wembley for LIVE AID in 1985.

After recording with major artists like Tina Turner (Break Every Rule) and Fine Young Cannibals (The Raw and the Cooked) Jimmy teamed up with his pals Jimmy Helms, George Chandler and Willy M in 1987 and co-founded Londonbeat.

Very attached to his roots, Jimmy collaborate regularly with caribean artists. With the Laventile Rhythm Section of Trinidad and Tobago, he wrote in 2005 the songs Warriors and Northstand Between 2012 and 2014, Jimmy wrote songs for Panorama and Jouvert on the current situation of Trinidad and Tobago and also for the carnival celebrations.

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