Ryan Star

Infobox musical artist
Name = Ryan Star


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Background = solo_singer
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Alias = r. star
Born = January 7, 1978
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Origin = Long Island, New York
Instrument = Vocals, guitar, piano
Genre = Rock
Indie rock
Occupation = Musician, singer-songwriter
Years_active = 1992 - present
Label = Atlantic Records
Associated_acts = Stage (1992-2003)
(2006)
URL = [http://www.rstar.net/ Ryan Star Website] [http://www.stonecrowrecords.com Stone Crow Records]
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Ryan Star, also known as r.star (born January 7 1978) is a singer-songwriter and musician. He was also a reality television contestant on the CBS show .

Biography

Star was born in Huntington, Long Island, New York. He was just 14 years old when he formed his first band called Stage. In addition to Ryan, the band consisted of members Petr Anselmo, Greg Meyer and Justin Parker. They released a handful of EPs, and in 2003 a self-titled album on Maverick Records. While still in high school the band played the CBGB's and the Mercury Lounge. When the band parted ways Justin Parker began the project known as [http://www.cortezthekiller.com Cortez the Killer] and Star became the solo artist "R.Star".

Star was one of the contestants on the CBS reality television show of the second season of Rock Star. The show was a talent show type reality series in which the band Supernova was looking for a lead singer to front their band. The show's producer and the drummer of the band was Tommy Lee. On the show, Ryan consistently showed his diverse style from melodic and moving piano to rocking the Rolling Stones. During his run on the show he was nicknamed Ryan "The Darkhorse" Star by Dave Navarro.

He was eventually eliminated from the show. Though no definite reason was given by Supernova it is possible that it was because of a lack of overlap between his style and theirs. Days after his elimination, Mark Burnett, the show's producer, set up Ryan and the show's House Band to record a live album, to help Ryan jump start his career. [ [http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/ny-etryan074880381sep07,0,5693691.story] Dead link|date=March 2008] Star returned to the show on week 11 with the help of his fans through SMS voting, to perform an encore performance of "Back of Your Car," and was awarded with a Honda CR-V.

Since the show, Star has accumulated a loyal following and has received critical acclaim from music critics for his powerful, emotive voice. He has been working on his first studio album since Rockstar: Supernova entitled "11:59" which is scheduled to be released in the spring of 2008. One of the tracks, 'Last Train Home', was featured on the soundtrack for the 2007 film, P.S. I Love You.

Discography

tudio Albums

*"Songs from the Eye of an Elephant" (2005)
*"" (2008)

Compilations

*"Dark Horse" (2006)

Contributions

*P.S. I Love You soundtrack - "Last Train Home" (2007)

Media Appearances

Star is semi-regular musical guest on the Opie and Anthony CBS/XM radio show.

References

External links

* [http://www.rstar.net Ryan Star's Official Website]
* [http://stonecrowrecords.com/main.php Official Stone Crow Records Ryan Star website]
* [http://www.cortezthekiller.com Justin Parker's new musical project: Cortez the Killer (Official Website)]
* [http://rstar.anti-nostalgic.net/ Breathtaking: R.Star Fanlisting]
* [http://rstarboard.net So Ordinary: R.Star Fan Forum]
*MySpace|rstar
* [http://ryanstar1978.spaces.live.com Ryan Star Windows Live Spaces]
* [http://www.getstarstruck.us New Ryan Star Fansite And Community: www.GetStarStruck.us]
* [http://www.ryanstarfans.com RyanStarFans.com - a new fansite]
* [http://www.rockbandlounge.com/ryan-star/ Ryan Star on ROCKBANDLOUNGE.COM]
* [http://apps.facebook.com/reverbnation_fb/artist/ryanstar Ryan Star Official Facebook]