CJ Wildheart

CJ Wildheart
Background information
Birth nameChristopher Paul Persaud-Jagdhar
Also known as
  • Chris Jaghdar
  • CJ
Born (1967-12-27) 27 December 1967
Colchester, Essex, England
GenresRock
Occupations
  • Singer
  • guitarist
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1988–present
Formerly of

Christopher Paul Persaud-Jagdhar (born 27 December 1967), known professionally as CJ Wildheart, is an English musician of Guyanese and Seychellois descent. He is a solo artist and also a founding member of the rock band the Wildhearts. He was born in Colchester, and his early childhood was spent living in various military bases in Malaysia and Europe whilst his father and mother served in the British army. The family eventually moved back to the UK during his teens.