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Nick Kamen

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The Resume

    (April 15, 1962-May 4, 2021)
    Born in Harlow, Essex, England, United Kingdom
    Birth name was Ivor Neville Kamen
    Model turned singer
    Starred in the British ‘Launderette’ commercial for Levi’s 501 Jeans (1985)
    Recorded the singles ‘Each Time You Break My Heart’ (1986), ‘Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever’ (1987), and ‘I Promised Myself’ (1990)

Why he might be annoying:

    His ability to strip to his boxers for Levi's caused music biz executives to discover his previously unsuspected singing talent.
    Despite featuring Madonna at the height of her fame as a co-writer, co-producer and backing vocalist, 'Each Time You Break My Heart' failed to make the Billboard Hot 100.
    He largely disappeared from the public eye after breaking up with Amanda de Cadenet (2001).

Why he might not be annoying:

    The 'Launderette' commercial led to a 800% increase in sales of 501s and was ranked #4 in the special 'The 100 Greatest TV Ads' (2000).
    'I Promised Myself' hit #1 in eight countries and was the fourth most-played song on European radio stations in 1990.
    Teen magazine editor Fiona Gibson said, 'Utterly beautiful with a perfect pout, he was the 'Just Seventeen' reader's ideal boyfriend: cool, stylish, drop-dead handsome but boyish enough not to intimidate.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 119 Votes: 66.39% Annoying