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Maxi Priest Biography
Maxi Priest is one of the most popular and richest Reggae Singer who was born on June 10, 1961 in England, United Kingdom. A reggae musician, who was one of only two British musicians to have “Close to You” as a #1 hit on the American Billboard Charts in 1990.
For the 1996 song “That Girl”, he collaborated with fellow reggae singer , He collaborated with fellow reggae singer Shaggy for the 1996 song “That Girl.”.
Priest’s musical career began with him singing on the South London reggae soundsystem Saxon Studio International, after which some independent single releases followed. His first major album, Maxi (titled Maxi Priest in the US and Canada), was released in 1988, and, along with his cover of Cat Stevens’ “Wild World”, established him as one of the top British reggae singers.
He is one of only two British reggae acts (along with UB40) to have an American Billboard number one: “Close to You” in 1990. A duet with Roberta Flack, “Set the Night to Music”, reached the American Top Ten in 1991. His duet with Shaggy in 1996, “That Girl”, was also a hit in the United States, peaking at number twenty.
He is the father of Marvin and Ryan.
| Name | Maxi Priest |
| First Name | Maxi |
| Last Name | Priest |
| Occupation | Reggae Singer |
| Birthday | June 10 |
| Birth Year | 1961 |
| Place of Birth | |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Hyacinth Elliott, Alfred Elliott |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Marvin Priest, Ryan Elliott, Che Elliott |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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It was reported in some newspapers in the Birmingham area, including the Birmingham Mail on 13 March 2008, that Priest would be replacing Ali Campbell as the new lead singer of UB40, and that he had recorded a cover of Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff” with the band, based on information from “an unnamed source close to the band.” Priest had joined UB40 on tour in 2007, culminating in sell-out shows at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Solihull in December. Another local newspaper, the Express & Star that had reported that Priest would be the new UB40 frontman, included a statement from band spokesman Gerard Franklyn which contradicted the claim, stating: “Maxi is collaborating with the band to record material but he won’t be the new lead singer, that will be Duncan Campbell, the brother of Ali and Robin Campbell. He will only be appearing with them for this new recording.”
Maxi Priest Net Worth
Maxi Priest is one of the richest Reggae Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Maxi Priest's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He grew up in Jamaica, listening to all kinds of music, including gospel and R&B.
In 2012, he recorded a cover of a Japanese song, “Vivid Colors”, by L’arcenCiel.
Max Alfred “Maxi” Elliott (born 10 June 1961), known by his stage name Maxi Priest, is a British reggae vocalist of Jamaican descent. He is best known for singing reggae music with an R&B influence, otherwise known as reggae fusion. He was one of the first international artists to have success in this genre, and one of the most successful reggae fusion acts of all time.
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Reggae Singer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 2012, Maxi Priest recorded a cover of Japanese band L’arc~en~Ciel’s song “Vivid Colors” for the band’s English-language tribute album.
In 2013, Priest recorded a remix version of Hindi song “Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse”, featuring Indian singers Rishi Rich and Arijit Singh.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Maxi Priest height Not available right now. Maxi weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Priest played for non-League football club Southall, his son Marvin’s team, in March 2003 when they needed players to fulfil a fixture due to an injury crisis at the club. However, despite coming on as a substitute at the age of 43, he could not stop Southall from losing 3-0 to Feltham.
Who is Maxi Priest Dating?
According to our records, Maxi Priest is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Maxi Priest’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Maxi Priest. You may help us to build the dating records for Maxi Priest!His 2014 album Easy to Love entered the Billboard Top Reggae Albums chart at number 2.
Facts & Trivia
Maxi Ranked on the list of most popular Reggae Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Maxi Priest celebrates birthday on June 10 of every year.
Where is Maxi Priest now?
Maxi Priest is currently touring across 2 countries and has 26 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, after that they’ll be at River Breeze Event Center in Knoxville.
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| Website | maxipriest.com |
How old is Maxi Priest now?
60 years (June 10, 1961)
Where does Maxi Priest come from?
Lewisham, London, United Kingdom
How rich is Maxi Priest?
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Singer, Songwriter |
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
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