Conor Maynard first made his mark posting cover songs on YouTube attracting fans in their millions. He was offered a recording contract and the resulting album hit the number one spot. This illustrated autobiography is Conor’s chance to share his story from bedroom recording sessions to worldwide success.
Conor Maynard shot to fame posting cover versions of Usher, Drake and the Kings of Leon on YouTube. He soon developed a big following and his YouTube views are currently at over 150 million views with well over a million followers on twitter and 1.13 million fans on facebook. Conor's talent was quick to catch people's attention and having been spotted by international artists like Ne-Yo and Pharell Williams, he went on to record his debut album Contrast which shot straight to number one in the UK charts.
Conor Maynard shot to fame posting cover versions of Usher, Drake and the Kings of Leon on YouTube. He soon developed a big following and his YouTube views are currently at over 150 million views with well over a million followers on twitter and 1.13 million fans on facebook. Conor's talent was quick to catch people's attention and having been spotted by international artists like Ne-Yo and Pharell Williams, he went on to record his debut album Contrast which shot straight to number one in the UK charts.
Unlike many of his chart contemporaries, Conor didn't reach the charts through the X Factor, he started out making music in his bedroom and after several years of releasing tracks online he made it to the bigtime. In his autobiography, Conor Maynard shares his own honest, candid and often surprising take on his rapid rise to the top. The book offers exclusive behind the scenes access allowing you to get closer to the star than ever before.
The book features hundreds of exclusive brand new and unseen photos and a collection of handwritten lyrics and notes.
If you're a Conor fan he leaves no stone unturned. Heat Unless you are a) from another planet, or b) don't like things that are awesome, you'll be developing a totally healthy obsession with Conor Maynard. Sugarscape Girls love him...Contrast has class. BBC Music Razor sharp and achingly 'now'...a confident strut of a debut. NME One of pop's most exciting new stars. Digital Spy
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About Conor Maynard
Brighton born Conor Maynard is 20 years old. Having developed a love of music whilst studying acting, he began recording music in his bedroom in his early teens and at the age of 16, he was recognised by global superstar NeYo. Conor has collaborated with international stars from NeYo and Pharell to Wiley. He has had a number one album, four top ten singles and was awarded the MTV Brand New for 2012 award.
Conor Maynard shot to fame posting cover versions of Usher, Drake and the Kings of Leon on YouTube. He soon developed a big following and his YouTube views are currently at over 150 million views with well over a million followers on twitter and 1.13 million fans on facebook.
Take Off features in the following genres: Biographies & Autobiographies, eBooks of the Month, Biography, Literature and Literary studies, Recommendations
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Take Off was written by Conor Maynard and published by Coronet Books an imprint of Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Take Off has 256 pages
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