What is Lightspeed Champion's middle name?
Joseph Michael
Lightspeed Champion nickname(s):
Blood Orange, Lightspeed Champion, Dev Hynes, Devonté Hynes, Dev Leppard
Lightspeed Champion date of birth:
December 23, 1985
How old is Lightspeed Champion?
40
Where was Lightspeed Champion born?
United Kingdom
Lightspeed Champion body shape:
Athletic
What color are Lightspeed Champion's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Lightspeed Champion's hair?
Black
What is Lightspeed Champion nationality?
English
What is Lightspeed Champion's occupation?
Musician
What genre is Lightspeed Champion's work?
Indie pop, Indie Rock, Folk, New Wave, Indie Rock, Baroque Pop, contemporary R&B, Jazz, Soul, Electronic, Quiet Storm, Indie rock, baroque pop, folk, jazz, new wave, soul, electronic, quiet storm
What instruments does Lightspeed Champion play?
Vocals, Cello, Guitar, Piano, Drums, Violin, Bass, cello, guitar, piano, drums, violin, bass
Short Biography
Devonté Hynes (born December 23, 1985), better known as Blood Orange and formerly Lightspeed Champion, is a British singer, songwriter, composer, producer and author. From 2004 to 2006, Hynes was a member of the band Test Icicles, playing guitar, synth, and occasionally performing vocals. They released one full-length album in 2005. Hynes went on to release two solo studio albums as Lightspeed Champion and subsequently three more as Blood Orange, between 2008 and 2016. Dev has cited Prince, Hercules & The Love Affair and Gary Utteridge amongst his musical influences.