- Robert German
Infobox musical artist
Name = Robert German
Img_capt = [http://www.robertgerman.com/cover.jpg]
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Robert John German
Alias =
Born = Birth date and age|1978|6|16|mf=y
Died =
Origin =Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Instrument =Guitar ,Vocal instruments ,Vocals ,Percussion ,Piano
Genre =Experimental Acoustic
Occupation =
Years_active = 1990–present
Label =Pigeonhole Records
Associated_acts =
URL = [http://www.robertgerman.com]
Current_members =
Past_members =Robert German (born Robert John German on
June 16 ,1978 ) is aUnited States singer ,guitarist , andsongwriter . He is known for his unique vocal style which has drawn comparisons to such disparate influences as Louis Armstrong, Tori Amos and Tom Waits.Who|date=October 2007Biography
Robert German was born in
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1978.In 1996, at the age of eighteen, German bought is first guitar and began writing songs.Fact|date=October 2007In April 2006, his song Marlboro Man was distributed nationally with the DVD release of Brokeback Mountain through Wolfe Video. [ [http://www.gaywired.com/article.cfm?section=28&id=9177 GayWired.com] ] The song was picked up in June by
Sirius Satellite Radio 's OutQ Channel 106, where the song went to number 1. [ [http://www.gaywired.com/article.cfm?section=28&id=9177 GayWired.com] ] OnNovember 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 [ [http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6544469 NPR] ] as well as the Village Voice's High Bias with Uncle LD. [ [http://www.villagevoice.com/music/0627,beghtol,73690,22.html The Village Voice] ]His songs open wide, "Fishnet Sailor" and "Marlboro man", all held the number 1 position on
Sirius Satellite Radio 's OutQ Channel 109.Fact|date=October 2007 His music has been featured on THIS WAY OUTthe international gay & lesbian radio magazine, broadcast on over 150 radio stations worldwide. [ [http://www.indymedia.org/en/2007/02/881085.shtml Indymedia] ] OnSeptember 30 ,2007 , the music video for Open Wide debuted as an official selection of the Coney Island Film Festival. [ [http://www.coneyislandfilmfestival.com/programs07/program11.htm Coney Island film festival] ] [http://robertgerman.com/cute.jpg]Discography
tudio 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)
CD Singles
* 2008 - "Unplug" (limited edition single)
Demos / Promos
* 2003 - "Open Wide-Songs 1998-present" (unreleased)
* 2006 - "Marlboro Man" (Limited Edition Promo Single)
* 2006 - "Marlboro Man" (Limited Edition Promo 12" Vinyl)Influences
References
* [http://wolfevideo.com/products.asp?id=1132&subcat=30 Wolfe Video]
* [http://www.qbliss.net/ae/music/special/2006/german/feature/]
* [http://www.indie-music.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5441 Indie Music]External links
* [http://www.robertgerman.com Robert German] (official Website)
* [http://www.myspace.com/robertgerman Robert German Myspace page]
* [http://www.pigeonholerecords.com Pigeonhole Records]Persondata
NAME=German, Robert
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=
SHORT DESCRIPTION=musician
DATE OF BIRTH=June 16 1978
PLACE OF BIRTH=Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
DATE OF DEATH=living
PLACE OF DEATH=
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