Jeff Pehrson
Jeff Pehrson | |
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 Jeff Pehrson, performing with his group The Fall Risk, August 8, 2011 at the Jerry Day celebration in McLaren Park. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | February 21, 1967 San Francisco, California |
| Genres | Rock, Psychedelic rock, R & B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, acoustic guitar |
| Years active | 1991–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
- ^ a b c d "Furthur: About The Band". furthur.net. Retrieved 4 November 2011.
- ^ Wilson, MacKenzie. Box Set biography at AllMusic. Retrieved 4 November 2011.
- ^ 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,'
- ^ "Furthur Tests New Lineup in San Rafael". jambands.com. 25 May 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
- ^ "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