De Charmoy out to charm
ROCKWOOD THEATRE: ’80S HEART-THROB ENTERTAINS WITH OLD HITS
Get to hear You’re my Lady and Live On again.
After 34 years in the music industry, singer-songwriter and ’80s heart-throb Pierre de Charmoy is set to take fans on a wild ride down memory lane as he reflects on his musical journey at The Rockwood Theatre, Sibaya, on February 3.
Known for his distinctive voice and good looks, De Charmoy first shot to fame releasing the likes of Live On and You’re My Lady. He won the South African Music Awards (Sama) for Best Male Vocalist three years in a row (1983, 1984, 1985) and still strike a chords with both old and new fans alike.
De Charmoy’s musical interests date back to an early age when he started composing songs and arranging music for the popular Sunday Folk Church Services at the St Charles College in Pietermaritzburg. It was there that his talent for singing, songwriting and performing shone through.
After two years of service in the military, he moved to Johannesburg in the late ’80s where he soon found himself playing gigs and visiting recording studios.
RPM Records signed De Charmoy and released his first sevensingle album Lonely Hearts in December 1981. De Charmoy was awarded the Most Promising New Artist accolade at the annual Sama the following year.
De Charmoy quickly followed up with the album Ovation, featuring his smash number one single Live On and again he won, this time for the Best Male Vocalist.
Reaching Out followed in 1983 with singles Reaching out and You’re my lady, topping the charts.
The dynamic artist decided to shine in other fields in the entertainment world by acting in a movie Tawwe Tienies. He also hosted a number of television shows, including Prime Time, Graffiti and No Jacket Required.
Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom and Rockwood Theatre recently confirmed an exciting partnership with De Charmoy as part of their vision to present more music shows, revues and stage productions coming to Durban.
The Rockwood Theatre at Sibaya is located in a newly renovated 300-seater supper theatre, which previously housed Krakatoa Night Club.
Concert goers are guaranteed a night of fun, laughter, toe-tapping and hip-swaying music with an artist engraved in the history and hearts of South Africans.
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Tickets are available at R130 per person via bookings@rockwoodtheatre.co.za or sibaya@ rockwoodtheatre.co.za. Visit www. rockwoodtheatre.co.za for more information on the show.
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