Axle Whitehead

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Axle Whitehead


Img_capt = Axle Whitehead on the Coke Live 'n' Local 2006 tour
Background = solo_singer
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Occupation = Singer
Years_active = 2003–present
Label = Sony BMG
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Axle Whitehead (born December 16, 1980 in Melbourne, Australia) is a former Australian Video Hits TV host and current singer and musician. In 2008, he released his first solo album "Losing Sleep" which debuted outside of the ARIA top 50.cite news| title = Bunny Axle Resurfaces| url = http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,23663,21345437-10229,00.html| date = 2007-03-08| publisher="Herald Sun"| accessdate = 2007-03-08]

Career

Axle Whitehead was originally a contestant on the first series of "Australian Idol" in 2003. He failed to win the competition but made it into the top twenty. After being spotted on Idol, he was hired to host the Television music show, Video Hits on Network Ten, hosting from 2004 to November 1, 2006.

On October 29, 2006, while at the ARIA's, Whitehead was on-stage presenting an award to TV Rock with radio jock Jabba, when he exposed his penis on stage. He also simulated masturbation on the ARIA trophy as the winners made their way to the stage.cite news| title = Network Ten - Axle Whitehead | url = http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/enews/Axle_Whitehead_021106.html| date = 2006-10-02| publisher= ebroadcast.com.au| accessdate = 2006-10-02 ] "The Daily Telegraph" later reported that Whitehead and his long time girlfriend Katrina Peden had broken up days before the ARIA incident, possibly explaining his behaviour.cite news| title = Now Axle's lost his rose| url = http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,20693411-5006002,00.html| date = 2006-10-03| publisher="The Daily Telegraph"| accessdate = 2006-10-03 ] It was also rumoured in the industry that it was an ongoing dare, between himself, Jabba and Johnny Knoxville, though Whitehead denied the claim. [cite web | url = http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,26278,23268950-5013560,00.html | title = Flash Axle Whitehead Not Sorry | accessdate = 2008-06-19 | date=2008-06-19 | publisher = "The Daily Telegraph"] He later said that he had no regrets about the incident, and thought that "more people should do it."cite news| title = Axle Whitehead: I've No Regrets About Flashing My Cock At The ARIAs, And I'd Do It Again!| url= http://www.defamer.com.au/2008/03/axle_whitehead_ive_no_regrets_about_flashing_my_cock_at_the_arias_and_id_do_it_again.html| date = 2008-03-14| publisher= defamer.com.au| accessdate = 2008-03-20 ] Network Ten announced on November 2, 2006 that Whitehead resigned as host of Video Hits on November 1, 2006. [cite web | url = http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,23663,20675113-10388,00.html | title = Axle Exposed to Ten's Rage | accessdate = 2006-10-31 | date = October 31, 2006 | publisher = "The Daily Telegraph"]

Axle Whitehead's debut album, "Losing Sleep" was released through Roadshow Music on August 22nd 2008. His debut single "I Don't Do Surprises" was released on radio during January 2008, cite news| title = Axle Whitehead Returns To Music| url = http://www.sonybmg.com.au/news/details.do?newsId=20030829005248| date = 2007-11-12| publisher= Sony BMG| accessdate = 2008-01-19] debuting at #8 on the ARIA Charts in Australia on March 17 2008.cite news| title = ARIA Charts 18th March 2008| url = http://ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display.asp?chart=1U50| date = 2008-03-16| publisher= Australian Recording Industry Association| accessdate = 2008-03-16] It has also received airplay on Nova radio and surfaced on TV advertisements for popular Channel 10 shows House and Women's Murder Club, being described as a cross between Coldplay and Robbie Williams. cite news| title = Music Reopens Door for Axle Whitehead| url = http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,23040087-5012964,00.html| date = 2008-01-12| publisher= "The Daily Telegraph"| accessdate = 2008-01-19] Whitehead made his return to Video Hits on February 24, 2008, and to Australian Idol on September 5, 2008, though only as a guest to promote his announced debut album.

Axle Whitehead has also become the face of upmarket clothing brand 'Marcs'. His image has appeared on buses and print advertisements for the summer/autumn campaign.

Discography

Album
*"Losing Sleep" (2008) AUS #66

Singles:
*"I Don't Do Surprises" (2008) - AUS #8
*"Anywhere" (2008) AUS #81

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