Jian Ghomeshi
- Origin
- Toronto
- Born
- 1967
Biography
Jian Ghomeshi (born June 9, 1967) is a Canadian broadcaster, writer, musician, producer, and former CBC personality. From 1990 to 2000, he was a vocalist and drummer in the folk-pop band Moxy Früvous. In the 2000s, he became a television and radio broadcaster, hosting programs such as CBC Newsworld's Play and CBC Radio One's The National Playlist and Q, which he co-created and hosted until 2014. Ghomeshi was fired by the CBC amid allegations of sexual assault and harassment. In 2018, he published an essay in The New York Review of Books, which faced widespread criticism. Since 2020, he has been the executive producer and host of Roqe, a podcast aimed at the Iranian diaspora.
Highlights
- Member of the band Moxy Früvous from 1990 to 2000.
- Hosted the show Q from 2007 to 2014.
- Published an essay in 2018 in The New York Review of Books.
- Executive producer and host of the podcast Roqe since 2020.
Discography
- The First 6 Songs · EP2001
FAQ
How old is Jian Ghomeshi?
Jian Ghomeshi was born in 1967.
Where is Jian Ghomeshi from?
Jian Ghomeshi is from Toronto.
What kind of music does he make?
The musical genres of Jian Ghomeshi are not specified.
What are his biggest hits?
Among his biggest hits is the EP "The First 6 Songs" released in 2001.
Since when has he been active in music?
The formation date of Jian Ghomeshi is not specified, but he was active in the band Moxy Früvous from 1990 to 2000.
Has he won any awards?
Jian Ghomeshi has not won any mentioned awards.
