Geri Karlstrom

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Geri Karlstrom (born 1952) is a Canadian singer and songwriter who has written and recorded many songs and albums and toured widely throughout the U.S. and Canada. She has worked extensively with producer husband Ben Karlstrom and sung on many Bob Rivers Twisted Tunes and Mancow song parodies.

Contents 1 Biography 2 Discography 3 Trivia 4 External links

[edit] Biography

Geri Ann Karlstrom was born on August 19, 1952 in Port Alberni . A natural singer, guitarist and songwriter Geri started her pop music career in the late 1960's. Her career has spanned over 35 years.

In 1980 Geri wrote and recorded her fist album "Coolage" produced by Donnie Gossett of Salvation Air Force. In 1986 Geri married her musical partner and producer Ben Karlstrom. They soon coauthored a Contemporary Christian album titled "Karlstrom", which received extensive play and charting throughout the U.S. and Canada. In 1999 Geri's first recovery album "Soulful Journey" was released on the Internet. It was one of the first "recovery music" CDs of its kind specifically geared toward bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa recovery.

[edit] Discography

Coolage, Praise Records 1980 studio album produced by Donnie Gossett
Karlstrom, Lordz Records 1990 studio album produced by Ben Karlstrom
Soulful Journey, Genuine Records 1999 studio album produced by Ben Karlstrom
Starving For Attention, Genuine Records 2006 studio single produced by Ben Karlstrom

[edit] Trivia

Lead singer and rhythm guitar in The Fabtones
Played in Vancouver, BC Club Scene with band DC3 - 1981- 82
Sings on many Rock 101 Twisted Tunes
Sings on Bob Rivers Twisted Tunes
Sings on Mancow song parodies
First to use the search term "recovery music" on the Internet
Was inspired by Viggo Mortensen to pen poignant song "You Will Always Stay"

[edit] External links

Geri Karlstrom's Official Site
Interview on Eating Disorders