“Justin Timberlake is #1 entertainer in the world, and by nominating the Common Kings to tour with JT is an honour. Seventeen shows in Australia and New Zealand are sold out”
Legendary musician, Faanana Jerome Grey, is thrilled that one of his sons is set to share the stage with Justin Timberlake, a man regarded as the number 1 entertainer in the world.
Fa’anana’s delight comes following the announcement by Sony Music New Zealand that Common Kings has been conformed as the support act for the Timberlake shows in October .
Fa’anana’s son, Taumata Grey, is the guitarist in the group. Other members are Lui Kirmaua, bassist, JR Maliga, lead singer and Jerome Taito, drummer.
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In an email to the Samoa Observer, Fa’anana said Common Kings has come a long way.
“I’m just a proud father, knowing my son Taumata and his fellow musicians have come along way to enter the US mainstream,” he said.
“Justin Timberlake is #1 entertainer in the world, and by nominating the Common Kings to tour with JT is an honour. Seventeen shows in
Australia and New Zealand are sold out.”
Speaking about his son, Fa’anana said Taumata loves Samoa.
“This is his home island where he started singing in the 9:15 choir at Mulivai with the rest of my kids.”
“University of Irvine California was where he majored music, and he has become a great songwriter/vocalist, and guitarist.”
There is a very strong Pacific influence in the group.
“JR Maliga is the lead singer, his mother is Hawaiian and father from Aunuu American Samoa. Jerome Taito is the drummer, and he hails from Tonga. Last but least is Ivan Kirimau the bassist and he is from Fiji.”
Their sound reflects their roots and also their diverse upbringing – with the group producing phenomenal pop hits reflecting their love of rock, reggae, and R&B influences.
Getting to share the same stage as chart-topping star Justin Timberlake is another impressive achievement in what is quickly becoming a sizable list of successes for the band including opening slots for mega recording artists such as Brian
McKnight, Fergie, and UB40.
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