Cruz Beckham, the 20-year-old youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham, is being tipped as a future rockstar by British indie band The Kooks. Frontman Luke Pritchard, 40, has been providing unofficial guidance to the aspiring musician on his debut album, drawing comparisons to legendary works.
High Praise from Industry Veteran
Luke Pritchard has spoken enthusiastically about Cruz Beckham's musical talents and dedication. 'He’s brilliant. He’s got all the right things. I think he’s a rockstar, I really do,' Pritchard told The Sun. 'We were actually in the studio with him. His album sounds so good, so authentic. It’s really refreshing.'
The experienced musician highlighted Cruz's commitment to authentic recording processes and building a genuine fanbase. 'He’s the real deal. He wants to do things properly and he wants to gather his fan base the right way and he wants to go out and just play,' Pritchard added, noting it has been 'a mad few days' for the young artist.
Beatles Comparisons and Musical Journey
Pritchard went as far as comparing Cruz's developing album to The Beatles' iconic ninth studio record, the White Album, which featured timeless hits like Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da and Blackbird. This significant endorsement comes as Cruz has been performing a series of small live shows with his band The Breakers, following the release of his debut singles Optics and Lick The Toad.
The musical journey continues with Cruz and The Breakers scheduled to tour the UK later this month and next, with additional stops planned in Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin. The tour announcement prompted proud mother Victoria Beckham to publicly praise her son, posting 'So proud of you Cruz!!' on social media.
Family Dynamics and Social Media Activity
This musical development occurs against the backdrop of ongoing family tensions. Cruz recently appeared to backtrack on a perceived swipe at older brother Brooklyn, deleting a pointed TikTok video posted on Tuesday. The video, featuring Cruz with brother Romeo and their respective girlfriends Jackie Apostel and Kim Turnbull during a Paris trip, carried the caption 'Imagine hating and we’re just here like.'
This social media activity followed Brooklyn's extensive six-page statement last month, in which he publicly declared he did not want to reconcile with his family and made several allegations against his parents. While Victoria and David Beckham have maintained silence regarding the controversy, Cruz's video deletion was noted by numerous TikTok users following the family developments.
Support Amidst Controversy
Despite the family complexities, Cruz has shown support for his mother during recent public campaigns. Last month, as Victoria Beckham fans rallied to propel her 2001 single Not Such An Innocent Girl to number one on iTunes charts in the UK and Ireland, Cruz subtly shared the track on his Instagram stories alongside a picture of a drink.
The Kooks, formed in Brighton in 2004 and known for hits including She Moves In Her Own Way and Naive, bring considerable indie rock credibility to their endorsement of Cruz Beckham's musical direction. As the young artist prepares for his upcoming tour and continues work on his debut album, the industry validation from established musicians suggests a promising path ahead in his musical career.
