Photo: Wojciech Pędzich / CC BY 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Johnny Logan is, frankly, a phenomenon. Winning Eurovision twice as a performer, in 1980 and 1987, and then composing the winning song again in 1992, is a feat no one else can claim. Calling him Mr. Eurovision feels like an understatement. 'What's Another Year' topping the charts in eight countries proves he was no novelty act but a genuine songwriter who could both write and deliver. What I admire most is his persistence, returning to that enormous stage again and again to prove himself. An Australian-born Irishman who built a life crossing borders through song, he commands real respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Johnny Logan
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョニー・ローガン
- Reading
- じょにー・ろーがん
- Born
- May 13, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
- Origin
- City of Frankston, Victoria, Australia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / composer / singer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1980 First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest
- 1987 First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnny Logan born?
Born May 13, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Johnny Logan from?
Johnny Logan is from City of Frankston, Victoria, Australia.
What does Johnny Logan do?
Johnny Logan works as singer-songwriter, composer, singer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.