Justin Furstenfeld
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| Background information | ||
| Born | December 14, 1975 | |
| Genre(s) | Rock | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals Guitar Piano |
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| Label(s) | Universal Records |
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| Associated acts |
Blue October Last Wish Harvest 5591 |
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Justin Steward Furstenfeld (born December 14, 1975 in Houston, Texas) is a record producer, artist, and the lead singer, guitarist, lyricist and frontman of the American rock band Blue October.
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[edit] Life
When not touring with his band, Justin resides in San Marcos, Texas with his wife Lisa. Justin is a recovering drug addict and alcoholic and has battled depression through most of his life.[1][2] While running the bases at a minor league baseball game, he broke his leg and required surgery, which resulted in the postponement of several concert dates.[3]
[edit] Music career
Growing up, he listened to hip-hop, rock, country, dance and artists such as Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, the Smiths and Pink Floyd[4]. His first musical memory was Roy Orbison's ballad, "Crying".[5]He played in the band The Last Wish at the age of 13 until 1995[6] and uses the moniker 5591 when performing solo.[7]
His singing voice and performance style have been compared to Peter Gabriel, Eddie Vedder and Ed Kowalczyk. He has written over 500 songs and counts among his influences: Michael Stipe, The Cure, The Smiths, The Pixies, Peter Gabriel, Idaho, Blue Miller, George Winston, Jean Michel Basquiat and U2.
[edit] Discography
With The Last Wish
With Blue October
Justin also co-wrote and performed guest vocals on the Canvas song "All About You" from their album Four Days Awake.
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.soulshine.ca/reviews/liveReview.php?lrid=223
- ^ http://media.www.dailycampus.com/media/storage/paper340/news/2006/04/20/Focus/Blue-October.Trailblazers.In.Music.Industry-1863520.shtml
- ^ http://www.blueoctoberfan.com/foiled/news.php
- ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1528305/04102006/blue_october_rock_.jhtml
- ^ http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/blue_october_rock_/bio.jhtml
- ^ Hobart, Rowland. "Well-Raised and Confused", Houston Press, February 19, 2005.
- ^ "Rock You like a Hurricane", Houston Press, February 19, 2005.
[edit] External links
| Blue October |
| Justin Furstenfeld | Ryan Delahoussaye | Jeremy Furstenfeld | C.B. Hudson | Matt Noveskey |
| Liz Mullally | Dwayne Casey | Piper Dagnino | Brant Coulter | Julian Mandrake |
| Discography |
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| The Answers | Consent to Treatment | History for Sale | Argue with a Tree | Foiled |
| Singles |
| Breakfast After 10 | HRSA | James | Calling You | Hate Me | Into the Ocean | X-Amount of Words |
| Label(s) |
| RoDan Entertainment | Scoop Brando Records | Universal Records | Motown Records |
| Related Bands |
| (a+)machines | Canvas | Last Wish |
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