Robert German
Encyclopedia
Robert German 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.
1978.
In 1996, at the age of eighteen, German bought is first guitar and began writing songs.
In April 2006, his song Marlboro Man was distributed nationally with the DVD release of Brokeback Mountain through Wolfe Video. The song was picked up in June by Sirius Satellite Radio
's OutQ Channel 106, where the song went to number 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 as well as
the Village Voice's High Bias with Uncle LD.
His songs open wide, Fishnet Sailor and Marlboro man, all held the number 1 position on Sirius Satellite Radio
's OutQ Channel 109. His music has been featured on THIS WAY OUT
the international gay & lesbian radio magazine, broadcast on over 150 radio stations worldwide.
On September 30, 2007, the music video for Open Wide debuted as an official selection of the Coney Island Film Festival.
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer, guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
, and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
. He is known for his unique vocal style which has drawn comparisons to such disparate influences as Louis Armstrong, Tori Amos and Tom Waits.
Biography
Robert German was born in Oklahoma City, OklahomaOklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma...
1978.
In 1996, at the age of eighteen, German bought is first guitar and began writing songs.
In April 2006, his song Marlboro Man was distributed nationally with the DVD release of Brokeback Mountain through Wolfe Video. The song was picked up in June by Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service operating in North America, owned by Sirius XM Radio.Headquartered in New York City, with smaller studios in Los Angeles and Memphis, Sirius was officially launched on July 1, 2002 and currently provides 69 streams of music and 65 streams of...
's OutQ Channel 106, where the song went to number 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 as well as
the Village Voice's High Bias with Uncle LD.
His songs open wide, Fishnet Sailor and Marlboro man, all held the number 1 position on Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service operating in North America, owned by Sirius XM Radio.Headquartered in New York City, with smaller studios in Los Angeles and Memphis, Sirius was officially launched on July 1, 2002 and currently provides 69 streams of music and 65 streams of...
's OutQ Channel 109. His music has been featured on THIS WAY OUT
the international gay & lesbian radio magazine, broadcast on over 150 radio stations worldwide.
On September 30, 2007, the music video for Open Wide debuted as an official selection of the Coney Island Film Festival.
http://robertgerman.com/cute.jpg
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)
Demos / Promos
- 2003 - Open Wide-Songs 1998–present (unreleased)
- 2006 - Marlboro Man (Limited Edition Promo Single)
- 2006 - Marlboro Man (Limited Edition Promo 12" Vinyl)
External links
- Robert German(official Website)
- Robert German Myspace page
- Pigeonhole Records