Robert German
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| Robert German | |
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| Birth name | Robert John German |
| Born | June 16, 1978 |
| Origin | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Genres | Experimental Acoustic |
| Instruments | Guitar, Vocal instruments, Vocals, Percussion, Piano |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Pigeonhole Records |
| Website | [1] |
Robert German (born Robert John German on June 16, 1978) is a United States singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He is known for his unique vocal style which has drawn comparisons to such disparate influences as Louis Armstrong, Tori Amos and Tom Waits.[who?]
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[edit] Biography
Robert German was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1978. In 1996, at the age of eighteen, German bought is first guitar and began writing songs.[citation needed]
In April 2006, his song Marlboro Man was distributed nationally with the DVD release of Brokeback Mountain through Wolfe Video.[1] The song was picked up in June by Sirius Satellite Radio's OutQ Channel 106, where the song went to number 1.[1]
On November 14, 2006, German released his self-produced debut album, sirens of Brooklyn, containing 12 original tracks. His song Well formed man was featured on National Public Radio's Open Mic series[2] as well as the Village Voice's High Bias with Uncle LD. [3]
His songs open wide, Fishnet Sailor and Marlboro man, all held the number 1 position on Sirius Satellite Radio's OutQ Channel 109.[citation needed] His music has been featured on THIS WAY OUT the international gay & lesbian radio magazine, broadcast on over 150 radio stations worldwide. [4] On September 30, 2007, the music video for Open Wide debuted as an official selection of the Coney Island Film Festival. [5] [2]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
Robert German's debut album, Sirens of Brooklyn, was released on November 14, 2006. The album included 12 tracks and a hidden track titled "Knock on my door."
- 2006 - Sirens of Brooklyn (Album)
[edit] CD Singles
- 2008 - Unplug (limited edition single)
[edit] Demos / Promos
- 2003 - Open Wide-Songs 1998–present (unreleased)
- 2006 - Marlboro Man (Limited Edition Promo Single)
- 2006 - Marlboro Man (Limited Edition Promo 12" Vinyl)
[edit] Influences
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[edit] References
[edit] External links
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- Robert German(official Website)
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- Pigeonhole Records
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