James Freud

James Freud

James Freud (birthname Colin McGlinchey) was born June 29, 1965 is a former Australian rock star, member of the Models and author of the tell all autobiographies I am the Voice from Drinking and I am the Voice left from Rehab detailing the lows of his iconic career in music entertainment.

Early life

The ride to Freud's musical success started before he had even begun school, when he was introduced to music for the first time. “From the time I was five, I realised that was what I wanted to do. My uncle gave me all The Beatles records and I just loved them. I got a toy electric guitar and that was it, that was all I wanted to do.”

Despite his passion and musical talent, Freud's mother was against the concept. At age 15, Freud left home to pursue his career and did not communicate with his mother for a undisclosed period of time.

Career

The Models

Beginning his music career in the late 1970s, Freud is best known for his early solo career, which spawned the hit "Modern Girl", and as one of two lead vocalists of the Australian rock band Models from 1982-88. In 1985, Two Freud-penned hits, "Barbados" and "Out of Mind, Out of Sight", took the Models to numbers #2 and #1 on the Australian top-ten charts respectively.

Solo career

In 1989, Freud went solo, releasing "Step into the Heat', the most expensive album produced by the Mushroom Records company up to that point. However, it was not successful, a fact that Freud blamed in his autobiography on average songs. He then teamed with Martin Plaza of Mental as Anything as the dance group Beatfish, releasing an eponymous record in 1992.

In 1995, Freud canned his next solo album, "BigMouth", but some of the material made its way onto the Hawaiian surf-themed "Postcard from Hawaii" album released by Moondog, of which Freud was the lead vocalist. Others in Moondog included Phil Ceberano and Martin Plaza.

In 1999, he performed the song "One Tony Lockett" at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and released "Today's Legends of AFL football" as James Freud and the Reserves.

In 2008, he released "Lazarus", His fist solo studio album since 'Step Into The Heat'.

Personal life

Freud has documented his personal life in two autobiographical volumes "I am the voice left from drinking" (2002), and "I am the voice left from rehab" (2007). The books chronicle his descent into alcoholism, and his subsequent recovery. He became clean and sober late in2004.

Family

During the peak of his success, Freud married real life love and current wife of 18 years, Sally. Together they have two children, Jackson Freud and Harrison Freud, both of whom front their own Australian rock band, Sonic Dogma, managed by Freud. Freud, his wife and two children currently reside in Queensland, Australia.

Alcoholism and Rehab

According to his autobiography, Freud's life as a rock star was "not without a few old-fashioned rock'n'roll excesses."

During his life in the public eye, Freud struggled with substance abuse, eventually seeking medical attention to address his battle as an alcoholic in rehab. Freud later went on to document his battle in two tell all autobiographies.

Current Projects

Sonic Dogma

He is currently working as a music producer for the band of his two sons, Sonic Dogma and on developing a new solo CD entitled "Canoga Park Garage Band".

Further reading

• 2002 story - How James Freud survived rock and roll Candid account of James Freud's successes and struggles by The Age
• I am the Voice Left From Rehab 2007 Book Review by The Australian

External links

• James Freud at MySpace

• James Freud on ArtistDirect.com

• James Freud and The Modern Girls