Kurt Neumann (musician)

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Kurt Neumann
Kurt Neumann (right) in 1988
Kurt Neumann (right) in 1988
Background information
Born
Kurt Robert Neumann

(1961-10-09) October 9, 1961
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
GenresRoots rock, heartland rock, alternative rock
OccupationsSinger, 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

  • Shy Dog (2000)

References

  1. "BoDeans timeline: Important dates in the band's history". May 26, 2010.
  2. Wardlaw, Matt. "He Can't Stop: Bodeans' Frontman Talks About the Band's 30-Year History". Cleveland Scene.
  3. "Videos, sources undercut molestation denials by former BoDeans singer". Jsonline.com. June 21, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  4. Legge, Ed. "Wisconsin's own BoDeans to perform at Dells' Palace Theater". Wiscnews.com.
  5. "The BoDeans' Heartland Rock". June 6, 1986 – via www.washingtonpost.com.
  6. Adams, Sean (September 26, 2012). "Roots and alternative rock group BoDeans to perform at Whitaker Center". pennlive.com.
  7. Rohde, Marie (October 28, 2007). "BoDeans search for a way back to the top". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 11, 2009.
  8. Atashian, John (September 19, 2018). "Concert Connection: BoDeans coming to Infinity Hall Hartford". The Middletown Press. Archived from the original on August 1, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  9. Smith, J. Sharpe (August 4, 2008). "And the BoDeans played on ... and on". The Post Crescent. Gannett News Service. pp. D-6. Retrieved August 5, 2008.
  10. "BoDeans provide the theme song for Party of Five". EW.com.
  11. BWW News Desk. "Hennepin Theatre Trust to Welcome Wisconsin-Based Rock Band BODEANS". Retrieved September 19, 2017.
  12. Your name here. "Kurt Neumann - Atlantic City - Amazon.com Music". Amazon. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  13. "Shy Dog - Kurt Neumann | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  14. Sculley, Alan. "BoDeans soldier on after loss of singer". NUVO.
  15. News, Kurt Neumann 2012-08-16T13:27:15Z (August 16, 2012). "Kurt Neumann of The BoDeans: Master 'Bastard' Guitar Builder". guitarworld. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)