Example

Example first found success in 2010 with his second album 'Won't Go Quietly' which produced the two top ten singles 'Kickstarts' and 'Won't Go Quietly'.

His third album was released in 2011 and was called 'Playing in the Shadows.' He had his first number one with 'Changed the Way You Kiss Me' the first single to be released from that album.

In 2012 he is planning to do an arena tour the UK.

Example's full name is Elliot John Gleave. He was nicknamed Example because his initials spelled out E.G., the abbreviation of the latin phrase 'exempli gratia' which means 'for example'.

Occupation:

Singer/ Rapper

Nationality:

British

Born:

June 20, 1982 (30)

May 18, 13:58
Example, Erin McNaught marry in Australia
Apr 30, 10:25
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Apr 22, 17:39
Calvin Harris breaks Michael Jackson UK chart record with '18 Months'
Apr 08, 11:30
Snowbombing Festival 2013 - review
Apr 06, 09:53
Kasabian play mountain top show at Snowbombing 2013
Mar 21, 14:50
Tinie Tempah, Bastille for Ibiza, Mallorca Rocks shows
Mar 08, 09:41
Plan B, Katy B, Rita Ora for Global Gathering 2013
Feb 27, 10:48
Ellie Goulding, Rizzle Kicks, The Vaccines for Ibiza Rocks
Feb 25, 10:05
Sarah Harding recording new music with DJ boyfriend Mark One
Feb 20, 09:16
Video: Example: 'Perfect Replacement' - Music video
Feb 19, 16:06
Snowbombing festival adds Pat Sharp, Mr Motivator
Feb 14, 16:03
Plan B, Example, Rita Ora for Parklife Weekender 2013
Feb 01, 13:31
will.i.am, Britney Spears hold on to Irish No.1 spot
Feb 01, 12:16
Example, Madeon, Sub Focus for Isle of Wight Festival Dance Tent
Feb 01, 12:05
Ellie Goulding, The Maccabees confirmed for RockNess 2013
Feb 01, 11:32
Example cancels Aberdeen gig after low ticket sales
Jan 31, 16:25
Calvin Harris named top songwriter of 2012
Jan 31, 11:40
Ministry of Sound club is an institution, says Example as threat looms
Jan 15, 10:12
Calvin Harris celebrates chart landmark
Jan 06, 09:00
Blog: Music video round-up: Taylor Swift, Cheryl, Calvin Harris
Jan 03, 09:47
Video: Example: 'Perfect Rplacement' - Music video
Jan 02, 12:37
Example premieres 'Perfect Replacement' music video - watch
Dec 10 2012, 08:14
Example and Erin McNaught planning small wedding in Australia
Dec 03 2012, 14:23
The Mike Delinquent Project unveil new 'Mama Said' video - watch
Nov 27 2012, 02:49
Example, former 'Neighbours' actress Erin McNaught confirm engagement
Nov 26 2012, 10:05
Example: 'The Brit Awards won't nominate me'
Nov 25 2012, 19:00
Rihanna lands fourth No.1 UK album with 'Unapologetic'
Nov 23 2012, 15:40
Blog: Sunday Chart Predictions: Girls Aloud, Olly Murs, Rihanna
Nov 23 2012, 10:31
Example: 'Zane Lowe is my anchor'
Nov 23 2012, 10:28
Album Review: Example: 'The Evolution of Man' - Album review
Nov 21 2012, 16:30
Olly Murs ahead of Girls Aloud on midweek chart
Nov 19 2012, 10:09
Olly Murs leads iTunes chart with 'Troublemaker'
Nov 16 2012, 16:28
Example: 'Twitter attacker threatened to set me on fire'
Nov 16 2012, 15:35
Blog: Sunday Chart Predictions: One Direction, Bruno Mars, Little Mix
Nov 16 2012, 12:29
Example debuts new track 'Perfect Replacement' - listen
Nov 14 2012, 16:30
One Direction, Bruno Mars lead midweek chart
Nov 12 2012, 16:15
Bruno Mars storms iTunes download chart
Nov 12 2012, 11:03
Girls Aloud to headline Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball
Nov 10 2012, 13:19
Pink, Example to play second night of Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball
Nov 07 2012, 13:03
Singles Review: Example: 'Close Enemies' - Single review