Real Name: Junior Giscombe
Date of Birth / Formation: June 6, 1957
Age / Status: 69 years old
Junior Giscombe, known professionally as Junior, is a British R&B singer and songwriter who achieved international fame in the early 1980s. He is best known for his 1982 hit single 'Mama Used to Say', which became a major success in both the UK and the US, reaching the top ten on the R&B charts. The song's infectious rhythm and Junior's smooth vocals made it a classic of the era. He followed up with another hit, 'Too Late'. Junior was one of the first British R&B artists to achieve significant success in the US, paving the way for future artists. He has continued to record and perform, remaining a respected figure in the UK soul and R&B scene.