Jonny Blu (born 1980)

Singer, songwriter, pop star in China

What is Jonny Blu (born 1980) known for?

Jonny Blu, born as Jonathan Scott Blu Klamer, is a notable alumni from Beverly Hills High School in Beverly Hills, California. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Blu is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, who made his mark not in the West, but in the far East. Interestingly, he became a unique sensation in China and eventually emerged as the first Caucasian pop star in the Chinese music world. His official website provides more details on his work and life.

Throughout his career, which began in 2001, Blu released a number of hits that dominated the Chinese Music and Music Video charts. Some of these include "On The Edge|刀鋒", "Crossroads|十子路口", and "The Apology|對不起妳". His style of music is often compared to renowned artists like Michael Bublé, Harry Connick Jr., and Jamie Cullum. In December 2006, he introduced his swing/pop album 'In Just That Kind of a Mood' to the music scene, followed by the release of an EP titled 'In a Groove' in 2008, and his album 'Taboo!' in 2009.

Home to Los Angeles, Jonny Blu was raised by his mother and was musically trained by her. His mother, Shary Klamer, was an actress and a trained singer. Jonny Blu's father, Reuben Klamer, known for creating 'The Game of Life', lived in Marina Del Rey. At a tender age of 10, he started attending El Rodeo public school in Beverly Hills, and began his life at Beverly Hills High School when he was 13. His musical influences range from Harry Connick Jr., Sting, Billy Joel, Elton John, to George Michael.

Post-college, Blu also had a chance to serve in the Office of White House Advance. A notable event during this period was when President Bill Clinton visited China and Blu, being fluent in Chinese, was chosen to work as a translator. He also worked for Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev as a personal escort at a Global Green USA Convention in 2000.