Jason Orange

Jason Orange
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Name	Jason Orange
Birth name	Jason Thomas Orange
Birth date	July 10, 1970
Birth place	Manchester, England
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, dancer
Years active	1990-2014

Jason Orange is a former member of the British boy band Take That, formed in Manchester with Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Robbie Williams, and Howard Donald. He was born in Manchester, England, and grew up in a family of music lovers, influenced by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Elvis Presley. Orange's early life was marked by a strong interest in dance, particularly ballet and jazz, which he studied at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds. He was also inspired by Michael Jackson, Prince, and David Bowie.

Early Life

Jason Orange spent his childhood in Wythenshawe, a suburb of Manchester, where he attended St. Aidan's Primary School and later St. Paul's Catholic High School. His parents, Tony Orange and Sandra Orange, encouraged his love for music and dance, and he began taking piano lessons at a young age. Orange's early influences included The Smiths, The Cure, and Depeche Mode, which reflected the vibrant music scene of Manchester in the 1980s. He was also fascinated by the theater and performing arts, often attending productions at the Manchester Opera House and The Lowry.

Career

Jason Orange's career in the entertainment industry began when he joined Take That in 1990, alongside Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Robbie Williams, and Howard Donald. The group was formed by Nigel Martin-Smith, a music manager from Manchester, who had previously worked with New Order and The Happy Mondays. Orange's vocal and dance skills made him an integral part of the group, which quickly gained popularity in the United Kingdom and Europe. Take That's success was fueled by hits like Pray, Relight My Fire, and Back for Good, which topped the charts in Germany, France, and Italy.

Take That

As a member of Take That, Jason Orange performed at numerous music festivals, including Glastonbury Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, and T in the Park. The group's concert tours, such as the Everything Changes Tour and the Nobody Else Tour, took them to Wembley Stadium, Madison Square Garden, and Sydney Opera House. Take That's music videos, directed by Vaughan Arnell and Greg Masuak, were frequently played on MTV Europe, VH1, and BBC Music. The group's charity work included supporting UNICEF, Children in Need, and Comic Relief, with Orange participating in Live 8 and Sport Relief.

Solo Work

After Take That disbanded in 1996, Jason Orange pursued a solo career, releasing his debut single Living in Your Head in 1996. Although he did not achieve the same level of success as his former bandmates, Orange continued to work on music projects, collaborating with producers like Trevor Horn and Youth. He also explored his passion for acting, appearing in television dramas like Casualty and Hollyoaks, as well as theater productions at the Royal Exchange Theatre and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.

Personal Life

Jason Orange has kept a relatively low public profile since leaving Take That in 2014. He has been involved in various charity initiatives, including supporting MIND and The Prince's Trust. Orange has also been open about his struggles with anxiety and depression, using his platform to raise awareness about mental health issues. He has been spotted attending music events like Glastonbury Festival and Parklife, as well as sports matches at Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium. Orange's personal life has been subject to media attention, with rumors about his relationships and romantic partners, but he has maintained a private and low-key lifestyle, rarely giving interviews to media outlets like The Guardian, The Times, and BBC News. Category:English singers