Robert Vincent (musician) explained

Robert Vincent
Birth Date:[1]
Origin:Crosby, England
Genre:Americana, blues, country
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Years Active:2000–present

Robert Vincent (born 1981) is an English singer-songwriter born in Crosby.[2] Vincent's musical style falls within the Americana genre, drawing inspiration from a mix of country, Americana, blues, folk, and the sounds of 1970s English music.[3] In addition to his eclectic influences, Vincent's music is also shaped by his Merseyside roots.[4]

Career

Vincent toured throughout 2012 and released several singles and EPs.[5]

Vincent's debut album, Life in Easy Steps, was released by DB Industries on January 28, 2013.[6] His next album, I'll Make the Most of My Sins, was released in February 2017.

In 2020, the album In This Town You're Owned, produced by Ethan Johns, was released. The album won UK Album of the Year at the 2021 UK Americana Awards.[7]

Reception

Vincent was described by Andrew Harrison, editor of Q, as "the scouse Springsteen."[8] Vincent was named UK Artist of the Year at the 2021 UK Americana Awards.[9]

Notes and References

  1. News: Liverpool singer Robert Vincent is happy to go it alone. Jade. Wright. 4 January 2013. Liverpool Echo. 3 May 2022.
  2. News: Wright . Jade . Liverpool singer Robert Vincent is happy to go it alone . 2015-11-04 . Liverpool Echo.
  3. Web site: 2013-07-10 . Robert Vincent: Interview (Video) . 2015-11-04 . Stereofox.com.
  4. News: 2015-10-30 . What's On: Music, Film, & Things To Do in Liverpool . 2015-11-04 . Liverpool Echo.
  5. Web site: 2012-11-20 . Interview: Robert Vincent (LMA Best Male Vocalist Nominee) – "As long as the proceeds don't go to funding someone's war somewhere I'm all for local music awards". . 2015-11-04 . Mangoneblog.com.
  6. Web site: Earnshaw . Helen . 2013-01-07 . Robert Vincent – Life in Easy Steps Single Review . 2015-11-04 . Femalefirst.co.uk.
  7. Web site: Americana Music Association UK – UK Americana Awards 2021 . 2021-04-11 . Theamauk.org.
  8. Web site: About | Robert Vincent Singer/Songwriter . 2015-11-04 . Robertvincentmusic.com.
  9. Web site: Americana Music Association UK – UK Americana Awards 2021 . 2021-04-11 . Theamauk.org.