Chesney Hawkes looks back: ‘It’s only now I can appreciate that The One and Only is a great record’ The singer on his wild musical upbringing, being dismissed as a one-hit wonder, and his surprise return to the limelight.
Born in Berkshire in 1971, Chesney Hawkes started his career at the age of 19, appearing in Buddy’s Song, a film that featured his single The One and Only.
His second single peaked at No 27, and Hawkes, dismissed as a one-hit wonder by the press, was dropped by his label aged just 23.
The leather jacket became a “thing” – I used to wear it without a top sometimes, showing off the old six-pack.
His first album in 10 years, Living Arrows, will be released on 28 March.
