#81 - Aston Merrygold of JLS Interview
Aston Merrygold of JLS tells Tom about how his band formed before winning X Factor, playing gigs in pubs and nightclubs, taking "day jobs" to fund their rehearsals. He reveals how it felt to go from scrimping to afford basic expenses to flying to Los Angeles to record with the world's greatest producers. He also discusses his new single, "Overboard", and his solo career, as well as the JLS reunion tour, set to take place this summer.
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