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{{cite video | people = TV Guide | date2 = 2008-06-26 | title = The Hush Sound Exclusive Interview | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RevLx6DFz-4 | accessdate = 2009-01-11 | time = 0:47}}</ref>. The two started playing together and created [[The Hush Sound]], later recruiting [[Chris Faller]] on bass and [[Darren Wilson]] on drums. She graduated early from [[Benet Academy]] in 2006 in order to tour on the Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour with [[Fall Out Boy]] and [[The All-American Rejects]]. |
{{cite video | people = TV Guide | date2 = 2008-06-26 | title = The Hush Sound Exclusive Interview | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RevLx6DFz-4 | accessdate = 2009-01-11 | time = 0:47}}</ref>. The two started playing together and created [[The Hush Sound]], later recruiting [[Chris Faller]] on bass and [[Darren Wilson]] on drums. She graduated early from [[Benet Academy]] in 2006 in order to tour on the Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour with [[Fall Out Boy]] and [[The All-American Rejects]]. |
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Salpeter came in second on PETA2's World's Sexiest vegetarian 2008. <ref name="peta2">{{cite web|url=http://www.peta2.com/outthere/o-sexyveg08_winners.asp|title=Milano and Iero: World's Sexiest Vegetarians for 2008!|last=Trostle|first=Patricia |accessdate=2009-01-12}}</ref> As well as her views on vegetarianism, she has also discussed her political views. In a recent issue of [[Alternative Press]] magazine, she spoke out about whether America was ready for change<ref name="lj">{{cite web|url=http://community.livejournal.com/the_hushsound/120473.html|title=Greta featured in AP|accessdate=2009-01-12}}{{ |
Salpeter came in second on PETA2's World's Sexiest vegetarian 2008. <ref name="peta2">{{cite web|url=http://www.peta2.com/outthere/o-sexyveg08_winners.asp|title=Milano and Iero: World's Sexiest Vegetarians for 2008!|last=Trostle|first=Patricia |accessdate=2009-01-12}}</ref> As well as her views on vegetarianism, she has also discussed her political views. In a recent issue of [[Alternative Press]] magazine, she spoke out about whether America was ready for change<ref name="lj">{{cite web|url=http://community.livejournal.com/the_hushsound/120473.html|title=Greta featured in AP|accessdate=2009-01-12}}{{Verify credibility|date=January 2009}}}</ref>: |
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"The educated youth of America are ready to have a president in office who will take us out of [[Iraq]], be committed to [[environmental change]] and refine the [[health care]] system. Beyond that, we need an overall [[renaissance]]. we need to make [[organic farming]] more prominent and accessible, make the arts more present in schools, preserve forests and wildlife in America and educate students to make decisions to help our generation take responsibility for this world. I'm hoping that by electing a president who will inspire hope in the youth, something like a renaissance will begin." |
"The educated youth of America are ready to have a president in office who will take us out of [[Iraq]], be committed to [[environmental change]] and refine the [[health care]] system. Beyond that, we need an overall [[renaissance]]. we need to make [[organic farming]] more prominent and accessible, make the arts more present in schools, preserve forests and wildlife in America and educate students to make decisions to help our generation take responsibility for this world. I'm hoping that by electing a president who will inspire hope in the youth, something like a renaissance will begin." |
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As well as being the [[vocalist]] and [[pianist]] for [[The Hush Sound]], Salpeter has also been known to play the guitar <ref name="fbr"> |
As well as being the [[vocalist]] and [[pianist]] for [[The Hush Sound]], Salpeter has also been known to play the guitar <ref name="fbr"> |
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{{cite video | people = FueledByRamen | date2 = 2008-06-09 | title = THE HUSH SOUND / PHANTOM PLANET: Singing About Cereal | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY3VijDVRvw | accessdate = 2009-01-11 | time = 1:11}}</ref> bass guitar, and drums. |
{{cite video | people = FueledByRamen | date2 = 2008-06-09 | title = THE HUSH SOUND / PHANTOM PLANET: Singing About Cereal | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY3VijDVRvw | accessdate = 2009-01-11 | time = 1:11}}</ref> bass guitar, and drums. |
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Greta Morgan Salpeter (born February 12, 1988) is the pianist and one of the lead singers for the band The Hush Sound. Since the age of 2, she has been a classically trained pianist. She first met guitarist/vocalist of The Hush Sound, Bob Morris, when watching Monsters, Inc. with mutual friends in 2001 [1]. The two started playing together and created The Hush Sound, later recruiting Chris Faller on bass and Darren Wilson on drums. She graduated early from Benet Academy in 2006 in order to tour on the Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour with Fall Out Boy and The All-American Rejects.
Personal life
Salpeter came in second on PETA2's World's Sexiest vegetarian 2008. [2] As well as her views on vegetarianism, she has also discussed her political views. In a recent issue of Alternative Press magazine, she spoke out about whether America was ready for change[3]:
"The educated youth of America are ready to have a president in office who will take us out of Iraq, be committed to environmental change and refine the health care system. Beyond that, we need an overall renaissance. we need to make organic farming more prominent and accessible, make the arts more present in schools, preserve forests and wildlife in America and educate students to make decisions to help our generation take responsibility for this world. I'm hoping that by electing a president who will inspire hope in the youth, something like a renaissance will begin."
Career and music
As well as being the vocalist and pianist for The Hush Sound, Salpeter has also been known to play the guitar [4] bass guitar, and drums.
Salpeter is featured as the character Princess Anhura in Forgive Durden's album, "Razia's Shadow: A Musical". She is featured in the songs "It's True Love," "Meet The King," and "The End And The Beginning." She can also be heard at the end of "The Exit" and "Doctor Doctor."
References
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TV Guide. The Hush Sound Exclusive Interview. Event occurs at 0:47. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
{{cite AV media}}: Unknown parameter|date2=ignored (help) - ^ Trostle, Patricia. "Milano and Iero: World's Sexiest Vegetarians for 2008!". Retrieved 2009-01-12.
- ^ "Greta featured in AP". Retrieved 2009-01-12.[unreliable source?]}
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FueledByRamen. THE HUSH SOUND / PHANTOM PLANET: Singing About Cereal. Event occurs at 1:11. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
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