Local musician still going strong after 25 years in the industry
Presently, Lesley is working on a new album to be called This Is Me and continues to perform live and online where he can.
Freeway Park’s well-known singer Morné Lesley (41) is celebrating his 25th year in the music industry.
Lesley’s father, Brian, inspired him to join the music industry. He started his career when he was about 16 years old.
The young boy who sounded a lot like Elvis Presley soon became a hit in the music industry.
In 1999, the talented musician wrote is first hit song, Always Be There. It went gold.
The South African country legend and record producer, Gene Rockwell, noticed Morné that year.
Rockwell offered Morné a recording contract at BMG Record Africa to record an Elvis Presley medley album. Rockwell planned to release the album worldwide.
“The album was recorded, but Gene died before its release. I could not bring myself to release the album without him,” explained Morné.
He has lived in the spotlight since with numerous television appearances, stage performances and the release of several albums.
Furthermore, he worked with artists such as Steve Hofmeyr, Patricia Lewis, Little Sister and PJ Powers.
Quizzed on what iconic musicians he would like to work with in the future, he replied: “I would like to work with Hofmeyr again. Actually, I wouldn’t mind sharing the stage with every artist I worked with in the past.
“I’m also working with singer CC Leigh, who is like a sister to me,” he added.
Moreover, Lesley was recently awarded a trophy by ElectroQuet to commemorate 25 years in the music industry.
Presently, Lesley is working on a new album to be called This Is Me and continues to perform live and online where he can.
“I don’t think the public understands how musicians are suffering because of the pandemic; however, I’m not complaining. At least I can still sing,” he said.
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