Kurt Robert Neumann (born October 9, 1961)[1] is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter.[2] He is a co-founder of the roots-rock band BoDeans.[2][3]
Kurt Neumann | |
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 Kurt Neumann (right) in 1988 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kurt Robert Neumann |
| Born | 9 October 1961 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Genres | Roots rock, heartland rock, alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, songwriter |
History
editNeumann co-founded BoDeans in Wisconsin in the 1980s.[4][3] The band's style encompasses multiple rock genres, including roots rock,[2] heartland rock,[5] and alternative rock.[6] In January 1987, a Rolling Stone reader poll voted BoDeans the Best New American Band.[7] The band's biggest hit to date is "Closer to Free",[8] which was used as the theme song to the hit TV series Party of Five.[9][10] BoDeans has a permanent installation at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland, Ohio.[11]
In 1997, Neumann recorded a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Atlantic City" for the compilation One Step Up/Two Steps Back: The Songs of Bruce Springsteen.[12]
In 2000, Neumann released a solo album entitled Shy Dog. He played all the instruments on the album.[13][14]
Neumann builds and plays custom "Bastard" guitars, which are made from unique parts from other guitars and feature hand-painted tung oil finishes. The guitars are mostly built in the form of Stratocasters, but have rear-routed bodies.[15]
Discography
edit- Shy Dog (2000)
References
edit- ^ "BoDeans timeline: Important dates in the band's history". May 26, 2010.
- ^ a b c Wardlaw, Matt. "He Can't Stop: Bodeans' Frontman Talks About the Band's 30-Year History". Cleveland Scene.
- ^ a b "Videos, sources undercut molestation denials by former BoDeans singer". Jsonline.com. 2018-06-21. Retrieved 2020-02-26.
- ^ Legge, Ed. "Wisconsin's own BoDeans to perform at Dells' Palace Theater". Wiscnews.com.
- ^ "The BoDeans' Heartland Rock". June 6, 1986 – via www.washingtonpost.com.
- ^ Adams, Sean (September 26, 2012). "Roots and alternative rock group BoDeans to perform at Whitaker Center". pennlive.com.
- ^ Rohde, Marie (2007-10-28). "BoDeans search for a way back to the top". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
- ^ Atashian, John (September 19, 2018). "Concert Connection: BoDeans coming to Infinity Hall Hartford". The Middletown Press.
- ^ Smith, J. Sharpe (2008-08-04). "And the BoDeans played on ... and on". The Post Crescent. Gannett News Service. pp. D-6. Retrieved 2008-08-05.
- ^ "BoDeans provide the theme song for Party of Five". EW.com.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "Hennepin Theatre Trust to Welcome Wisconsin-Based Rock Band BODEANS". Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ^ Your name here. "Kurt Neumann - Atlantic City - Amazon.com Music". Amazon. Retrieved 2020-02-26.
- ^ "Shy Dog - Kurt Neumann | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
- ^ Sculley, Alan. "BoDeans soldier on after loss of singer". NUVO.
- ^ News, Kurt Neumann 2012-08-16T13:27:15Z (16 August 2012). "Kurt Neumann of The BoDeans: Master 'Bastard' Guitar Builder". guitarworld.
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