Andrew De Silva
Andrew De Silva | |
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| Born | November 23, 1974 Melbourne, Australia |
| Occupation | Vocalist |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Known for | Member of CDB, Winner of Australia's Got Talent (2012), Lead vocalist of Boom Crash Opera |
Andrew Conrad De Silva (born 23 November 1974) is an Australian vocalist who was part of the band CDB from 1993 until 1998, when he departed to focus on cancer treatment. In 2012, he secured victory in Australia's Got Talent, receiving a $250,000 prize.
Early life
Born in Melbourne, De Silva comes from a family with Sri Lankan heritage.
1991–1999: CDB
Alongside Brad Pinto and Gary Pinto, De Silva helped establish CDB. The group produced two studio albums during the 1990s and earned an ARIA Music Award before their split in 1999.
2004–present: Solo career and Boom Crash Opera
De Silva’s first solo single, "Just Like Good Music," was released in 2005 and peaked at number 33 on the ARIA Charts.
Following his triumph on Australia's Got Talent in 2012, he toured as a supporting act for Mariah Carey at venues including Etihad Stadium and Allphones Arena in 2013. That same year, he was honored with the Award for Media & Entertainment from the Sri Lankan Association of Australia, and in 2014, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Serendib awards.
In 2012, De Silva served as a judge for the Miss Sri Lanka Online competition. September 2014 saw the release of his EP titled Now That I Believe.
In 2016, De Silva took on the role of lead vocalist for the Australian band Boom Crash Opera. Later that year, he curated "Purple Revolution: A Tribute To Prince," which featured various Australian artists.
Albums
| Title | Details |
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| The Lost Demos |
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| Lighthill Sessions |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Now That I Believe |
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Charting singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart position (AUS) |
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| "Just Like Good Music" | 2005 | 33 |