Will Sheff
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| Birth name | Will Robinson Sheff |
| Born | New Hampshire |
| Genre(s) | Rock, Folk rock, Indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals Guitar Piano |
| Years active | 1998–Present |
| Associated acts | Okkervil River Shearwater (2001-present) |
Will Sheff (born July 7, 1976) is the frontman for the Austin, Texas-based indie band Okkervil River (1998–present). Originally from New Hampshire, he is also a founding member and co-songwriter (along with Okkervil bandmate Jonathan Meiburg) for Shearwater (2001–present), another Austin band. Sheff writes and performs many songs as a solo artist whilst juggling his commitments to Okkervil River and Shearwater, but has released no music as a solo artist. As well as writing and singing songs, he plays the guitar, the piano, the banjo, and the harmonica.
Sheff is also a noted rock critic, and wrote a column for file sharing website Audiogalaxy while it was still active.
Sheff was an English major at Macalester College in St Paul, MN.
Guest Appearances:
The Mendoza Line - 30 Year Low (2007) Vocals on "Aspect Of An Old Maid"
Palaxy Tracks - Cedarland (2003) Piano
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