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Conor Oberst
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Omaha NE, United States (1993 – present)
Conor Oberst is an American singer-songwriter born February 15, 1980 in Omaha, Nebraska. He began his recording career in 1993 at the age of 13 and has since produced an enormous amount of material. Conor was deeply influenced early on by singer-songwriters David Dondero and Simon Joyner. His first two albums “Water” and “Here’s to Special Treatment” were both released in 1994. Rolling Stone has referred to him as “rock’s boy genius. ” His current project is Bright Eyes, and he also served as the frontman to Desaparecidos (a punk-oriented side project). In August 2008 Conor released his first solo effort, titled Conor Oberst, in over a decade.
At fourteen years of age, Oberst became singer and guitarist of Commander Venus, an indie rock band. The former members of Commander Venus, Tim Kasher of Cursive, Robb Nansel (who now runs Saddle Creek), and Todd Fink of The Faint, would later go on to feature in many Saddle Creek recording groups. Conor was also a member of the band Park Ave, which he joined after terminating the difficult relationship he had with Megan Saienni, due to an affair with Maria Pantin.
Oberst was also guitarist and singer for the band Desaparecidos. The music and lyrics of Desaparecidos differ greatly from Bright Eyes, having more in common with punk rock than folk. The lyrics are generally social and political commentary on the state of affairs in America, the pitfalls of the suburban lifestyle, and America’s love of capitalism as opposed to the more introspective lyrics of Bright Eyes.
At fourteen years of age, Oberst became singer and guitarist of Commander Venus, an indie rock band. The former members of Commander Venus, Tim Kasher of Cursive, Robb Nansel (who now runs Saddle Creek), and Todd Fink of The Faint, would later go on to feature in many Saddle Creek recording groups. Conor was also a member of the band Park Ave, which he joined after terminating the difficult relationship he had with Megan Saienni, due to an affair with Maria Pantin.
Oberst was also guitarist and singer for the band Desaparecidos. The music and lyrics of Desaparecidos differ greatly from Bright Eyes, having more in common with punk rock than folk. The lyrics are generally social and political commentary on the state of affairs in America, the pitfalls of the suburban lifestyle, and America’s love of capitalism as opposed to the more introspective lyrics of Bright Eyes.
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shallowgraves wrote:
he doesn't sound like a goat he just sounds like a 6 year old
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littlebear27 wrote:
hehe, no doot aboot... what a legend!
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MaggotyAnne wrote:
I just wish he didn't sound like a goat on his early stuff.
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Inrau wrote:
lol
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shallowgraves wrote:
no doot aboot
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MattLeFevre wrote:
one of the greatest songwriters of our generation. no doot aboot it.
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gazsafa wrote:
he's a genius... I adore him he's the music i listen to him being my favorite and modest mouse being my second favorite. (its been the same for the past 8-9 years now and I'm certain they will always stay my favorites because there isn't better and there wont be)
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Yeedil wrote:
Milk Thistle is up to par with Fevers IMO.
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Clemenjo wrote:
I saw Mystic Valley over the summer, and I would give a pinky to see Conor's intimate solo shows upcoming at The Waiting Room. There's a local preview here: http://omaha.net/articles/my-omaha-alternative-holiday-experience If anyone goes to the Waiting Room show, please leave a comment on Omaha.net. That article has a great calendar of other upcoming Omaha shows, and I'd love to see what people are saying/spark some debate about Omaha music!
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johann_bauer wrote:
cape canaveral is the best music ever that i've listen in recent times
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shallowgraves wrote:
Why? Because he can. Suck on it bitches.
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jollylauren wrote:
debatable yes, but in my opinion he is one of the most talented songwriters
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Bananasaur wrote:
That's debatable.
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jollylauren wrote:
why? because he is a wonderful genuis
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Bananasaur wrote:
Why, oh God, why?! WHY!?!
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BooTheGhost wrote:
I agree, why so many bands
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ohhhyeahhh wrote:
OMG WHYYYYYY. Stop making so many bands plz, Conor-fag.
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Shannonline wrote:
Conor was born 6 days before me!?!! I never knew that. Music since the age of 13? I really should do something with my life already..oops! Sha~ ♥
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shallowgraves wrote:
Fans of my work please become a friend: http://www.last.fm/user/shallowgraves :)
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conor__oberst wrote:
Fans of my work please become a friend: http://www.last.fm/user/conor__oberst :)
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