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When not touring with his band, Furstenfeld resides in [[San Marcos, Texas]].
When not touring with his band, Furstenfeld resides in [[San Marcos, Texas]].
He is the brother of Blue October drummer [[Jeremy Furstenfeld]].
He is the brother of Blue October drummer [[Jeremy Furstenfeld]].
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He admits to a past of self-harm in his teen years, and suicidal thoughts throughout his life.
He admits to a past of self-harm in his teen years, and suicidal thoughts throughout his life.
He has a daughter, named Blue Reed Furstenfeld, to whom he dedicated the album [[Any Man in America]]. Blue, and Justin's relationship with her mother, are the subject matter of much of the album.<ref name="alternativeaddiction1"/>
He has a daughter, named Blue Reed Furstenfeld, to whom he dedicated the album [[Any Man in America]]. Blue, and Justin's relationship with her mother, are the subject matter of much of the album.<ref name="alternativeaddiction1"/>
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Growing up, Furstenfeld listened to [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]], [[rock music|rock]], [[country music|country]], [[dance music|dance]]; his favorite artists included [[Idaho (band)|Idaho]], [[Marvin Gaye]], [[The Smiths]], [[Peter Gabriel]], [[Red House Painters]], [[The Cure]], [[Cocteau Twins]], [[Bahaus]] and [[Pink Floyd]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1528305/04102006/blue_october_rock_.jhtml |title=Cockroaches, Porn, Voices Fill Blue October Singer’s Brain |publisher=MTV |date=2006-10-04 |accessdate=2015-12-15}}</ref> His first musical memory was [[Roy Orbison]]'s ballad, "[[Crying (Roy Orbison song)|Crying]]".<ref name="vh1.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/blue_october_rock_/bio.jhtml |title=Artists &#124; Discover Music Artists and Bands |publisher=VH1 |date= |accessdate=2015-12-15}}</ref>
Growing up, Furstenfeld listened to [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]], [[rock music|rock]], [[country music|country]], [[dance music|dance]]; his favorite artists included [[Idaho (band)|Idaho]], [[Marvin Gaye]], [[The Smiths]], [[Peter Gabriel]], [[Red House Painters]], [[The Cure]], [[Cocteau Twins]], [[Bahaus]] and [[Pink Floyd]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1528305/04102006/blue_october_rock_.jhtml |title=Cockroaches, Porn, Voices Fill Blue October Singer’s Brain |publisher=MTV |date=2006-10-04 |accessdate=2015-12-15}}</ref> His first musical memory was [[Roy Orbison]]'s ballad, "[[Crying (Roy Orbison song)|Crying]]".<ref name="vh1.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/blue_october_rock_/bio.jhtml |title=Artists &#124; Discover Music Artists and Bands |publisher=VH1 |date= |accessdate=2015-12-15}}</ref>


During his high school years at [[Houston]]'s prestigious [[High School for the Performing and Visual Arts]] (HSPVA), he formed the band [[The Last Wish]], which he played in from the age of 13 until 1995.<ref name="Last Wish">{{cite news|author=Hobart, Rowland|title=Well-Raised and Confused|date=February 19, 2005|publisher=[[Houston Press]]|url=http://www.houstonpress.com/Issues/1998-02-19/music/music2.html}}</ref> When performing [[wiktionary:solo|solo]], Furstenfeld uses the [[moniker]] ''5591'',<ref name="moniker">{{cite news|title=Rock You like a Hurricane|date=February 19, 2005|publisher=[[Houston Press]]|url=http://www.houstonpress.com/Issues/2003-07-24/music/music.html}}</ref> the number ''5591'' being his patient number when he was admitted to a [[mental institution]] following a breakup with his then-girlfriend Amanda. He tells this story in the confessionals on the ''[[Argue With a Tree]]'' [[DVD]] (found in the ''Special Features'').
During his high school years at [[Houston]]'s prestigious [[High School for the Performing and Visual Arts]] (HSPVA), he formed the band [[The Last Wish]], which he played in from the age of 13 until 1995.<ref name="Last Wish">{{cite news|author=Hobart, Rowland|title=Well-Raised and Confused|date=February 19, 2005|publisher=[[Houston Press]]|url=http://www.houstonpress.com/Issues/1998-02-19/music/music2.html|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050525150408/http://www.houstonpress.com/Issues/1998-02-19/music/music2.html|archivedate=May 25, 2005|df=}}</ref> When performing [[wiktionary:solo|solo]], Furstenfeld uses the [[moniker]] ''5591'',<ref name="moniker">{{cite news|title=Rock You like a Hurricane|date=February 19, 2005|publisher=[[Houston Press]]|url=http://www.houstonpress.com/Issues/2003-07-24/music/music.html|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091101085552/http://www.houstonpress.com/Issues/2003-07-24/music/music.html|archivedate=November 1, 2009|df=}}</ref> the number ''5591'' being his patient number when he was admitted to a [[mental institution]] following a breakup with his then-girlfriend Amanda. He tells this story in the confessionals on the ''[[Argue With a Tree]]'' [[DVD]] (found in the ''Special Features'').


His vocal and performance style has been likened to [[Peter Gabriel]], [[Genesis (band)|Genesis]] and "Fish" of [[Marillion]].{{citation needed|date=June 2015}}
His vocal and performance style has been likened to [[Peter Gabriel]], [[Genesis (band)|Genesis]] and "Fish" of [[Marillion]].{{citation needed|date=June 2015}}

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Justin Furstenfeld
Background information
Born (1975-12-14) December 14, 1975 (age 48)
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, guitarist
Instrument(s)Vocals
guitar
LabelsUniversal Records

Justin Steward Furstenfeld (born December 14, 1975, in Houston, Texas) is a record producer, artist, author, and the lead singer, guitarist, and lyricist of the rock band Blue October.

Personal life

When not touring with his band, Furstenfeld resides in San Marcos, Texas. He is the brother of Blue October drummer Jeremy Furstenfeld. [1][2] He admits to a past of self-harm in his teen years, and suicidal thoughts throughout his life. He has a daughter, named Blue Reed Furstenfeld, to whom he dedicated the album Any Man in America. Blue, and Justin's relationship with her mother, are the subject matter of much of the album.[1]

On June 13, 2012, Justin proposed to his pregnant girlfriend Sarah. On July 28, 2012 they were married in a private ceremony in Wimberley, Texas. Together they have a daughter named Sayde Belle, born August 23, 2012[3] On April 2nd, 2016, Justin and his wife Sarah had a son, Gunner Black Furstenfeld[4]

Music career

Growing up, Furstenfeld listened to hip-hop, rock, country, dance; his favorite artists included Idaho, Marvin Gaye, The Smiths, Peter Gabriel, Red House Painters, The Cure, Cocteau Twins, Bahaus and Pink Floyd.[5] His first musical memory was Roy Orbison's ballad, "Crying".[6]

During his high school years at Houston's prestigious High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA), he formed the band The Last Wish, which he played in from the age of 13 until 1995.[7] When performing solo, Furstenfeld uses the moniker 5591,[8] the number 5591 being his patient number when he was admitted to a mental institution following a breakup with his then-girlfriend Amanda. He tells this story in the confessionals on the Argue With a Tree DVD (found in the Special Features).

His vocal and performance style has been likened to Peter Gabriel, Genesis and "Fish" of Marillion.[citation needed]

He has written over 500 songs and counts among his influences: Michael Stipe, The Cure, The Smiths, The Pixies, Peter Gabriel, Idaho, Elliott Smith, Blue Miller, George Winston, Jean-Michel Basquiat and U2.[9]

Furstenfeld also co-wrote and performed guest vocals on the Canvas song "All About You" from their album Four Days Awake.[citation needed] He also sings on the song "Medusa" on Tarja Turunen's album Colours in the Dark.[citation needed] In 2014, he provided guest vocals on Zeale's song "Invisible Prisons", and also sang on the song "When We Were Made" on Paco Estrada's 2015 album Bedtime Stories.[citation needed]

In August 2008, Furstenfeld toured with Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight series, in a sold out 4-city book/concert tour.[10]

On October 22, 2009, the Pick Up The Phone Tour was cancelled after Justin was admitted to a hospital for an extreme anxiety attack, though the band still played two November dates in Austin.[citation needed]

Furstenfeld is also a painter, and his paintings have appeared on the covers of two Blue October albums, The Answers and History for Sale. His artwork is also featured on T-shirts and posters for the band.[citation needed] He wrote many songs about his depression after his breakup; he assures his fans that he is here to write and stay.[citation needed]

Justin is also a member of the band Harvard of the South.

Crazy Making

In April 2009,[11] Justin published his first book, Crazy Making - The Words and Lyrics of Justin Furstenfeld, in which Justin goes into explicit detail about the inspiration behind each and every Blue October song to date.[12]

Discography

Solo albums
With The Last Wish
With Blue October
With Harvard of the South
  • Miracle EP
As a featured artist

References

  1. ^ a b [1] Archived 2014-05-22 at archive.today
  2. ^ "Blue October's Justin Furstenfeld Isn't Afraid to Reveal His Struggles". Noisecreep.com. 2011-10-05. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  3. ^ "Sayde Belle (@SaydeBelle)". Twitter. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  4. ^ Graff, Gary (2006-01-06). "Blue October Not Mental - ABC News". Abcnews.go.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  5. ^ "Cockroaches, Porn, Voices Fill Blue October Singer's Brain". MTV. 2006-10-04. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  6. ^ "Artists | Discover Music Artists and Bands". VH1. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  7. ^ Hobart, Rowland (February 19, 2005). "Well-Raised and Confused". Houston Press. Archived from the original on May 25, 2005. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "Rock You like a Hurricane". Houston Press. February 19, 2005. Archived from the original on November 1, 2009. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ [2] Archived July 18, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ Brian Jacks (2008-08-04). "'Breaking Dawn' Sells 1.3 Million Copies In One Day". MTV. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
  11. ^ Justin Furstenfeld. "CRAZY MAKING by JUSTIN FURSTENFELD — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists". Goodreads.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  12. ^ "Crazy Making - The Words and Lyrics of Justin Furstenfeld BOOK, 2nd Ed. *LIMITED*ON SALE* from Blue October". Store.bandwear.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
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