Johnny Hero

Quick Facts

Full Name	Johnny Hero
Occupation	Singer
Date Of Birth	Jan 1, 1961(1961-01-01)
Age	63
Birthplace	Belfast
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Northern Ireland
Horoscope	Capricorn

Johnny Hero Biography

Johnny Hero is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on January 1, 1961 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. John Cullen (born 1 January 1961) popularly referred to under the title Johnny Hero, is a musician, radio DJ and football instructor who hails from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Hero was a vocalist and drummer for the ex-producers since 1979. He also sings for GlamSlam. Since February 1990, he’s been a presenter on radio, starting at an illegal radio station. moving to Downtown Radio and presented there for 20 years. He quit Downtown and became a presenter at U105 and has been hosting the Drivetime show since until.

He went on to work at Downtown Radio between the 1990s and 2010. In 2010, Hero alongside fellow presenters Dougi Marshall and Robert Skates were taking part in a Downtown Radio charity fundraiser when the boat they were on sank off the Antrim coast, with the three presenters as well as three crew members needing to be rescued. The rescue operation took four and a half hours. Hero stated the station didn’t give support after the incident and left Downtown, moving to U105.

Hero got started in radio in February 1990 when his sister spotted an advert on Ceefax for a pirate radio station K.I.T.S in Monaghan. The pair both sent demos to the station and subsequently got jobs there.

Hero was in The Producers in 1978 and 1979. The group was comprised from Henry Savage (vocals), Brendan McGarrigle (guitar), Tom Condon (guitar), Joe Donnelly (bass) and Hero (drums). Hero and Donnelly were previously part of a group known as Blitz together. Donnelly got replaced with Dee Moore and McGarrigle left and the group continued as the Ex-Producers in the latter half of 1979 until 1982. The Ex-Producers recorded four song set in support of Downtown Radio in October 1979. They were at the BBC singing “Newer Wave ’79”. Savage quit and Hero was vocalist and drumming. The trio recorded their record Shock Rock in 1980. The group recorded a performance live for BBC during 1981. In 1982 , the band broke up. They reformed the band in 2004, when Norman Boyd, Billy Causby, Petesy Burns and Gordie Walker joining Hero. Dermo Wilson, and Steven Donnelly joined in 2014. They’re currently signed with Spit Records, and have forthcoming releases with the label 4 A.D. label in 2019.

Johnny Hero Net Worth

Johnny Hero is one of the richest Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Johnny Hero 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Hero has an older sibling, Linda Cullen (born 1967) who is also a co-presenter for U105 as well as twin brothers Patrick Paul and Patrick Paul.

Hero began his career in 1977, shortly after DJing at his local community centre instead of an order of nuns. He’s been a DJ at numerous clubs in Belfast including Limelight.

Following the disbandment of the Ex-Producers, Hero was in 10 Past 7, with Bap Kennedy and Brian Kennedy prior to the bands break in 1983. He was also in a reggae band, Hi-Rise, which played between 1981 and 1982.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Johnny Hero Dating?

According to our records, Johnny Hero is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Johnny Hero’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Johnny Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Johnny Hero celebrates birthday on January 1 of every year.

Is Linda Cullen U105 married?

Linda Cullen has proposed to her partner Feargha Ni Bhroin live on BBC Radio 5 live, after Ireland voted ‘Yes’ to same-sex marriage. The couple, who have been together 10 years, say marriage was especially important for them as they have children.

How old is Johnny Hero?

61 years (January 1, 1961)

Where is Johnny hero from?

Belfast, United Kingdom

Why is Johnny hero not on U105 today?

The notice of the 59-year-old U105 presenter’s bankruptcy was granted for “ failure to comply with statutory demand ” on January 20. It came just days after he celebrated 30 years of broadcasting for which he thanked listeners for “letting me get away with it for so long”.

What is Johnny hero's real name?

John Cullen (born 1 January 1961), known professionally as Johnny Hero, is a radio DJ, musician and football coach from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Hero has been a drummer and vocalist for the Ex-Producers since 1979. He is also a singer for GlamSlam.