John Tesh
John Tesh: A Prolific Musician, Author, and TV Personality
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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John Hall Tesh was born on July 9, 1952, in Garden City, New York. He is commonly known as John Tesh.
Birth and Death Dates
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July 9, 1952 - still living
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American musician, author, composer, television host, sports broadcaster, and former professional tennis player
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in a musical family, John Tesh was exposed to various instruments from an early age. His father, John Hall, was a classically trained pianist who encouraged his son's interest in music. After graduating from the State University of New York at Fredonia with a degree in Music Education, Tesh began his professional career as a concert pianist.
Major Accomplishments
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Tesh has released numerous albums across various genres, including pop, rock, and classical. His most famous hit single is "Round the World," which peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1988. He also had success with his song "Missing You," reaching number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
As a composer, Tesh has created music for various films and television shows, including the NBC Sports theme for the Olympics, the NBA, and the NFL. His work can be heard in over 20 major motion pictures.
Notable Works or Actions
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Tesh's television career includes hosting several popular programs:
Entertainment Tonight (ET): He co-hosted ET from 1989 to 1996.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue: Tesh hosted the program from 1995 to 2001.
Intelligence for Your Life: His daytime television show, which featured music and lifestyle segments.
Tesh is also an accomplished author. His books include:
The Privileged Planet: A non-fiction work co-authored with his wife, Connie Sellecca.
* Popped Culture: How the Media Shapes Your World
Impact and Legacy
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John Tesh's contributions to music, television, and literature have left a lasting impact on popular culture. His versatility as a musician, composer, author, and TV personality has made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Tesh is widely quoted for his insights into life, creativity, and perseverance. His ability to bridge multiple fields – music, television, sports, and literature – has earned him a unique place in popular culture.
Quotes by John Tesh
Faith in God presents a fascinating conundrum. So many of us have faith, but when doubt and unbelief creep in, our faith is the first thing to be compromised.
After playing so many songs in churches for eight or nine years, I’ve learned what songs people react to. Then I just had fun with the arrangements. That’s how this album came together.
Those worship songs on the Christmas project will air on PBS television. That’s highly unusual.
If you want to write the next great novel, but you think, No, this won’t work because no one will buy it or it won’t be any good, then you talk yourself out of taking a risk.
Risk means everything from being honest about your faith, to moving, to quitting a job that’s paying you a fortune but it’s not what’s in your heart. Risking things is one of the biggest fears we have.
A lot of people are willing to pray or to put in work, but they’re not willing to take true risks.
I’ve been stuck on John Eldredge lately. He’s all about being a warrior outside of the church. I hate to think about this kind of stuff – I just like to do it.
I was 23 years old. It was a wild time. I was covering everything that blew up – blackouts, Studio 54, son of Sam killer, and all of that stuff.
Really, at a time when theyre debating when and where a nativity scene can be used, this is the kind of stuff we need to have out there – outside of the church.