Brian Melo Biography
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Biography Photo Gallery Tour Music & Lyrics News Wallpaper VideosBrian Melo was born on August 15, 2007 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Melo grew up in East Hamilton where he attended Cathedral High School and worked as a construction worker. He worked as a construction worker up until he made it past the Canadian Idol Season 5 auditions. Brian's background is Portuguese, his family came from San Miguel, Acores, Portugal. Melo’s parents are Mari and Augusto and he is the youngest of four children, two older brothers and an older sister. He has been a lead singer in his Hamilton based band ‘Stoked’ since 2003.
Brian Melo professionally trained vocals at the Royans School for the Musical Performing Arts. In 1997 Melo sang back up as part of a choir for Shania Twain. Brian Melo has previously tried out for Canadian Idol but failed to make it through the auditions. At the 2007 Canadian Idol auditions the judges praised Melo for his emotional performance and his command on the stage. He received a standing ovation by the audience and judges after his performance of Karma Police by Radiohead in the Top 5 episode. Despite appearing the bottom 2 twice Melo managed to win the 5th season of Canadian Idol on September 11, 2007. On September 13 he released his first single “All I Ever Wanted”. Melo signed a recording contract with Shane Carter and Neil Foster, co-presidents of Song BMG Music Canada, his album is expected for release later this year. Melo is currently touring Canada.
Brian Melo’s favourite song is ‘The Show Must Go On’ by Queen. After winning Canadian Idol 2007 he said “Now I know I can do anything I set my mind to” and he lives by his motto “If you reach for the moon you’ll probably hit the moon”. Brian’s favourite team is the Chicago Bears and he likes chicken wings and the TV show ‘The Black Donnellys”. Melo enjoys playing golf, football and soccer. Melo would like to meet John Lennon.
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