"A stammering disposition seems like an unlikely trait for a famous singer to hold, yet British pop star Gareth Gates has openly discussed his problems with and steps to overcoming his lifelong stammering problem. The young and overwhelmingly talented Gates has shown his stuff since performing on the U.K. television show Pop Idol (out of which American Idol was formed) and despite dealing with a speech temperament the British singer still continues to top the Billboard charts and dominate airwaves around the globe.Born in Bradford, England, Gareth Gates has been a talented singer, pianist and classical guitarist for several years. The young musician first sniffed out his path to musical recognition in 2002 when he auditioned for the television competition Pop Idol in Manchester, England, and after scoring a second audition his adorable looks and fresh talent scored him a spot on the televised music competition. Gates is best known from Pop Idol singing one incredible version of ""Unchained Melody,"" and in the end he came in a close second in the competition to contest winner Will Young, yet producer Simon Cowell signed him to a recording contract anyway. Gates' debut single (and Righteous Brothers cover) ""Unchained Melody"" hit the U.K. charts running, beating out Young's first single after Pop Idol concluded. The amazing vocalist made the U.K. Top 40 with ""Unchained Melody,"" becoming the youngest British male artist to have a number one single.""Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)"" was another Gareth Gates hit song in 2002, and since then the musician has continued to belt out hits like ""Spirit in the Sky"" and ""The Long and Winding Road,"" also garnering fame with singles ""Sunshine"" and ""What My Heart Wants to Say."" Aside from scoring a recording contract after Pop Idol, Gates has also signed an endorsement with Pepsi."