Farryl Purkiss
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 Farryl Purkiss, 2009 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Farryl David Purkiss |
| Born | March 20, 1980 Durban, Natal (South Africa) South Africa |
| Origin | Umhlanga, Kwa-Zulu Natal |
| Genres | Folk, Acoustic Rock, Rock, pop rock, alternative, Blues, Roots |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, harmonica |
| Years active | 2005-Present |
| Labels | 2Feet Music (A division of Sheer Sound) |
| Website | www.farrylpurkiss.co.za//www.2feetmusic.com |
Farryl Purkiss (born Farryl David Purkiss; 20 March 1980) is a SAMA nominated South African singer-songwriter. Purkiss released an eponymous debut album, Farryl Purkiss in 2006. He has released a number of EPs and in 2009 released his sophomore album entitled "Fruitbats & Crows".[1]
Purkiss reached #1 in France with “La-Di-Da”. His songs have been used in campaigns by Nissan (Greece),[2] Audi TT Remastered (UK),[3][4] MTN (South Africa)[5] as well as placement in the international film “Adopted”[6] (featuring Pauly Shore). In 2007 he was voted the most popular musician by Heat Magazine (South Africa),[7] and in 2009 his song "Sticks and Stones" was used in the ABC television show “Private Practice”.[8]
He is also an amateur surfing champion.
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[edit] History
[edit] Early life
Purkiss was born in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal (formally Natal) and grew up in Umhlanga. Growing up, Purkiss had many pets (mainly birds and dogs) and spent his youth surfing. At the age of 15 years old, Purkiss received his first guitar and by 16 years old he composed his first song (Ducking & Diving).
After finishing High School, Purkiss went on to study Industrial Design. At the same time he decided that he wanted to perform. He performed his first ever gig in Umhlanga supporting fellow Durban band, Perez.
While making his way around the gig circuit, Purkiss was spotted by South African guitarist, Nibs van der Spuy.
[edit] Chapter One (2004-2005)
Nibs Van der Spuy encouraged Purkiss to record an album and so Purkiss entered the studio with South African producer, Dave Birch (formally vocalist and guitarist for Durban band, Squeal). Along with drummer, Gareth Gale, and bassist, Roly Struckmeyer, Purkiss recorded what was to become Chapter One (Farryl Purkiss Album) at Birch's Tropical Sweat studios in Durban. The self-financed album was released on Nibs van der Spuy's record label Greenhouse Music.
After the album was released, Purkiss met Damon Forbes who signed him to the jazz and world centric record label.
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.2feetmusic.com/releasepage.php?album=SSCD%20524
- ^ Nissan Greece Advert on Youtube
- ^ "TT Remastered - Iconic Tracks For The Digital Generation". Response Source. 2007-02-13. http://www.responsesource.com/releases/rel_display.php?relid=29587. Retrieved 2010-01-13.
- ^ TT Remastered Myspace Page
- ^ MTN advert on Youtube
- ^ IMDB page for "Adopted"
- ^ "Farryl Purkiss Tops The List Of South Africa's Hottest Musos". MIO.co.za. 2007-10-22. http://www.mio.co.za/article/farryl-purkiss-tops-the-list-of-south-africaâ-s-hottest-musos-2007-10-22. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
- ^ "Private Practice - Music Lounge - ABC.com". ABC.com. 2009-10-29. http://abc.go.com/music-lounge/show/private-practice/125227. Retrieved 2010-01-13.
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