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Jeff Hanson (1978 – June 5, 2009) was a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist whose voice was described in a 2005 Paste review as an “angelic falsetto, a cross between Alison Krauss and Art Garfunkel that’s often (understandably) mistaken for a female contralto.”
Hanson was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He started learning guitar at four years old and by the age of 13 formed the emo/indie rock band M.I.J. Seven years later the band released a 7”, an EP and a full album on Caulfield Records.
He began a solo career in 2003 and was signed to Kill Rock Stars Records after sending in an unsolicited demo tape. He has since released three albums for the label, Son in 2003 and Jeff Hanson in 2005. His third album for Kill Rock Stars titled Madam Owl was released on August 19 2008. Hanson’s solo albums were recorded at Presto! Recording Studios.
Since 1996 Hanson resided in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Hanson was found dead on June 7, 2009, in his St. Paul apartment, which he had moved into a few days earlier. The cause was mixed drug toxicity.
Hanson was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He started learning guitar at four years old and by the age of 13 formed the emo/indie rock band M.I.J. Seven years later the band released a 7”, an EP and a full album on Caulfield Records.
He began a solo career in 2003 and was signed to Kill Rock Stars Records after sending in an unsolicited demo tape. He has since released three albums for the label, Son in 2003 and Jeff Hanson in 2005. His third album for Kill Rock Stars titled Madam Owl was released on August 19 2008. Hanson’s solo albums were recorded at Presto! Recording Studios.
Since 1996 Hanson resided in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Hanson was found dead on June 7, 2009, in his St. Paul apartment, which he had moved into a few days earlier. The cause was mixed drug toxicity.
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Blackstar_04 wrote:
I wish there were more of his songs tabbed out!
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GonzoKilling wrote:
why in God's name is "Now We Kow" so low? its probably his best song.
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todayagain wrote:
wow... I've been listening to his album all summer and just found out he passed away a few months ago... really a loss. his music is way more than just a gimmick about the way he sings. He was in fact a phenomenal songwriter and singer... peace
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oasisaint wrote:
RIP... such a loss...
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quietchild wrote:
omg... RIP... You'll be missed. :'(
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quietchild wrote:
<3
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makashkash wrote:
RIP this is so sad, such a talent he was...
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freezep0px wrote:
I miss him. Rest in peace.
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kazto wrote:
RIP...
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caro_g wrote:
I'm just sorry that I only find out about him because of the news of his passing. > me too :( his voice is incredible!
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LtrJ wrote:
:(
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lucasda wrote:
a very sad loss to not only KRS but to all those who never got to hear his unique talent
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itsbeatnick wrote:
RIP :(
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BryanStreet wrote:
What voice & music. I'm just sorry that I only find out about him because of the news of his passing.
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hobbes_tp wrote:
Respects for Jeff. The most bizarre voice/person pairing on the planet but a fine musician who will be missed.
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minuszeroLastFM wrote:
Jeff made the nice gesture of personally replying to an email enquiry before the release of Madam Owl. He was excited about the new album, making a comment that it was "going to be the best". Shocked and deeply saddened to hear of his passing. RIP Jeff Hanson.
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candeecandee wrote:
<3.
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Bayou16 wrote:
I'll miss you already, can't believe you left forever.
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saraharomero wrote:
Thank you for the music you gave us, rest in peace.
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mmikkel wrote:
RIP, Jeff.
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