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[[Image:Strange.jpg|right|thumb|"Thanks for Faking it Sometimes" cover art]] | [[Image:Strange.jpg|right|thumb|"Thanks for Faking it Sometimes" cover art]] | ||
− | ''Jamie Strange'' was pop/rock artist, turned politician | + | ''Jamie Strange'' was pop/rock artist, turned politician. In 2008 Strange released a song called "Rockstar Clone" that was runner-up in the UK Songwriting Competition, which consisted of over 6000 entries. "Rockstar Clone" also received regular airplay on [[The Rock]] and Life FM, and appeared on television channels Juice TV and C4. In 2009 he released the album [[Thanks for Faking it Sometimes]], which explored the theme of 'faking it as a rockstar'. Overall, the album was a satirical look at a cliche rockstar. Several of his videos have acquired >200 views on YouTube. |
− | Strange stood unsuccessfully for Hamilton City Council in 2013. In 2014, Strange stood as a Labour candidate for the Taupō electorate, and in 2016 he was chosen as candidate for Hamilton East to contest the 2017 General Election | + | Strange stood unsuccessfully for Hamilton City Council in 2013. In 2014, Strange stood as a Labour candidate for the Taupō electorate, and in 2016 he was chosen as candidate for Hamilton East to contest the 2017 General Election. |
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