Kurt Neumann (musician) explained

Kurt Neumann
Birth Name:Kurt Robert Neumann
Birth Date:9 October 1961
Birth Place:Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Genre:Roots rock, heartland rock, alternative rock
Occupation:Singer, guitarist, songwriter

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]

History

Neumann 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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BoDeans timeline: Important dates in the band's history. May 26, 2010.
  2. Web site: He Can't Stop: Bodeans' Frontman Talks About the Band's 30-Year History. Matt. Wardlaw. Cleveland Scene.
  3. Web site: Videos, sources undercut molestation denials by former BoDeans singer . Jsonline.com . 2018-06-21 . 2020-02-26.
  4. Web site: Wisconsin's own BoDeans to perform at Dells' Palace Theater. Ed. Legge. Wiscnews.com.
  5. Web site: The BoDeans' Heartland Rock. June 6, 1986. www.washingtonpost.com.
  6. Web site: Roots and alternative rock group BoDeans to perform at Whitaker Center. Sean. Adams. September 26, 2012. pennlive.com.
  7. News: BoDeans search for a way back to the top. Rohde. Marie . 2007-10-28. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 2009-05-11.
  8. Web site: Concert Connection: BoDeans coming to Infinity Hall Hartford. John. Atashian. September 19, 2018. The Middletown Press.
  9. News: And the BoDeans played on ... and on. Smith. J. Sharpe. 2008-08-04. The Post Crescent. Gannett News Service. D-6. 2008-08-05.
  10. Web site: BoDeans provide the theme song for Party of Five. EW.com.
  11. News: Hennepin Theatre Trust to Welcome Wisconsin-Based Rock Band BODEANS. BWW News Desk. 2017-09-19. en.
  12. Web site: Your name here . Kurt Neumann - Atlantic City - Amazon.com Music . Amazon . 2020-02-26.
  13. Web site: Shy Dog - Kurt Neumann | Songs, Reviews, Credits. AllMusic.
  14. Web site: BoDeans soldier on after loss of singer. Alan. Sculley. NUVO.
  15. Web site: Kurt Neumann of The BoDeans: Master 'Bastard' Guitar Builder. Kurt Neumann 2012-08-16T13:27:15Z. News. guitarworld. 16 August 2012 .

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