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From 1991 to 2006, Jeff Pehrson and Jim Brunberg collaborated in a [[pop rock]] group named Box Set,<ref name=AboutFurthur/><ref name=AllmusicBoxSet/> releasing twelve CDs and being named to ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine's "Honor Roll of America's Unsigned Talent".<ref name=MetroActive/>
From 1991 to 2006, Jeff Pehrson and Jim Brunberg collaborated in a [[pop rock]] group named Box Set,<ref name=AboutFurthur/><ref name=AllmusicBoxSet/> releasing twelve CDs and being named to ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine's "Honor Roll of America's Unsigned Talent".<ref name=MetroActive/>


In 2003, Pehrson wrote songs and performed vocals on [[Jack Cassidy]]'s first solo album, ''[[Dream Factor]]''.<ref name=AboutFurthur/>
In 2003, Pehrson wrote songs and performed vocals on [[Jack Casady]]'s first solo album, ''[[Dream Factor]]''.<ref name=AboutFurthur/>


In late 2009, Furthur decided to add backing vocals to their newly formed band. Jeff Pehrson joined Furthur as a backing vocalist on May 24, 2010.<ref name=FurthurNewLineup/>
In late 2009, Furthur decided to add backing vocals to their newly formed band. Jeff Pehrson joined Furthur as a backing vocalist on May 24, 2010.<ref name=FurthurNewLineup/>

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Jeff Pehrson
Jeff Pehrson
Jeff Pehrson, performing with his group The Fall Risk, August 8, 2011 at the Jerry Day celebration in McLaren Park.
Background information
Born (1967-02-21) February 21, 1967 (age 57)
San Francisco, California
GenresRock, Psychedelic rock, R & B
OccupationSinger
Instrument(s)Vocals, acoustic guitar
Years active1991–present

Jeff Pehrson (born February 21, 1967, in San Francisco, California) is an American singer-songwriter who performs backing vocals for Furthur, a band that includes two former members of the Grateful Dead.[1]

Musical career

From 1991 to 2006, Jeff Pehrson and Jim Brunberg collaborated in a pop rock group named Box Set,[1][2] releasing twelve CDs and being named to Billboard magazine's "Honor Roll of America's Unsigned Talent".[3]

In 2003, Pehrson wrote songs and performed vocals on Jack Casady's first solo album, Dream Factor.[1]

In late 2009, Furthur decided to add backing vocals to their newly formed band. Jeff Pehrson joined Furthur as a backing vocalist on May 24, 2010.[4]

Jeff Pehrson also performs and tours with his group The Fall Risk, which formed in 2009.[1][5]

Discography

Box Set

  • Box Set (1994)
  • 27 (1995)

Awards

  • Billboard Magazine (1995) "Honor Roll of America's Unsigned Talent"[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Furthur: About The Band". furthur.net. Retrieved 4 November 2011.
  2. ^ Wilson, MacKenzie. Box Set biography at AllMusic. Retrieved 4 November 2011.
  3. ^ a b Robinson, Bruce (2011). "MetroActive | Sonoma Independent | Box Set". metroactive.com. Retrieved 4 November 2011. Billboard a year ago for the industry magazine's 'Honor Roll of America's Unsigned Talent,'
  4. ^ "Furthur Tests New Lineup in San Rafael". jambands.com. 25 May 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
  5. ^ "Jeff Pehrson and The Fall Risk, August 7, 2011". deadheadland.com. 2011. Retrieved 4 November 2011. Jeff Pehrson's - other band - The Fall Risk performs at Jerry Day in San Francisco