John Kongos

John Kongos

singer

BIRTHDAY August 6, 1945
BIRTH SIGN Leo
BIRTHPLACE South Africa
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ABOUT JOHN KONGOS

South African singer-songwriter most famous for hit singles like "He's Gonna Step On You Again" and "Tokoloshe Man." He has since made a name for himself in the world of commercial jingle and theme music composing.

He got his start in the music industry as the leader of the band Johnny and the G-Men in the 60's.

The Guinness Book of Records named his 1971 song "He's Gonna Step On You Again" the first song ever to use a sample.

His four sons, named Jesse , Johnny , Daniel and Dylan , formed a rock band together called Kongos.

His 1975 song "Ride the Lightning" was covered by singer Sylvie Vartan .