As a songwriter and/or artist,
John Kongos has sold about 23 million copies since the 70's, with various Number One and Top Ten hits in England, France, Germany, Australia, South Africa and other countries. He wrote numerous Jingles, TV and Film Themes (including The Greek Tycoon, Cat's Eyes, Fraggle Rock, London Program, Sunday Sunday, etc.).
Artists who have recorded his songs include:
Olivia Newton John -- Happy Mondays -- Def Leppard
Yvonne Elliman -- Dahlia Lavi -- Demis Roussos
James Last -- Sheila -- Mudd -- Sylvie Vartan
Long John Baldry -- Clout -- Petula Clark
In his London studio he worked with artists and producers including:
Gus Dudgeon -- Robert "Mutt" Lange -- Def Leppard
Tony Visconti -- Argent -- Mick Ronson -- Mel Brooks
Mike D'Abo -- Cat Stevens -- Rodger Bain
Anthony Newley -- Jim Henson -- Jean-Baptiste Mondino
Numerous other artists recorded at the studio (Tapestry Studio, London).
Having now relocated, with his wife and four musician sons (see
www.kongos.com) to Phoenix, Arizona, and with the completion of their new studios, they are again actively involved in songwriting, composing, recording and music publishing.
