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Preston: Fame Hated, Music Loved
16 Apr
Summary
- Samuel Preston hated fame, seeking solace in songwriting after Celebrity Big Brother.
- He experienced near-death, addiction, and phone hacking during his tumultuous career.
- The Ordinary Boys are back with a new political single and upcoming album.
Samuel Preston, formerly known as the frontman of The Ordinary Boys, reflects on his intense period of fame following his 2006 appearance on Celebrity Big Brother. He confesses to despising the notoriety, stating, "I hated being famous." The show's intense focus on his relationship with Chantelle Houghton catapulted him into the public eye, leading to significant personal struggles, including a period on Prozac.
Following this intense experience, Preston relocated to the US and established a successful career as a songwriter for artists like Kylie Minogue and Olly Murs. His journey has also included surviving a near-fatal accident and battling OxyContin addiction. He has since settled claims related to phone hacking, a pervasive issue during his career.
Preston is now leading The Ordinary Boys' return with their new single "Peer Pressure," their first release since 2015. He describes the new music as political, addressing contemporary issues such as billionaires and AI. The band is currently working on a comeback album, signaling Preston's renewed commitment to his musical roots after a tumultuous two decades.
