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Rhinebeck, New York, USA (1973 – present)
Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright (born 22 July 1973) is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter.
Wainwright was born in Rhinebeck, New York, USA, to folk singers Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle (they divorced while he was a child). He began to play the piano at age six, and by age thirteen he was touring with his sister Martha Wainwright, mother Kate, and aunt Anna as the McGarrigle Sisters and Family. His song I’m Running, which he performed in the movie Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller (in which he also played a minor character), was nominated for the 1988 Genie Award for Best Original Song and earned him a nomination for the 1990 Juno Award for Most Promising Male Vocalist.
He lived in Montreal with his mother for most of his childhood and briefly attended McGill University, where he studied both classical and ‘rock’ piano. Some of his songs feature his mastery of French. Wainwright still maintains a residence in Canada.
He came out as gay while still a teen.
Wainwright became interested in opera throughout his adolescent years (for instance, his track
Barcelona features lyrics of Giuseppe Verdi). He also became an enthusiast of such performers as Édith Piaf, Al Jolson and Judy Garland.
After having been a fixture on the Montreal club circuit, Wainwright cut a series of demo tapes, one of which found itself in the hands of DreamWorks executive Lenny Waronker. The label signed him and he released the self-titled Rufus Wainwright album in the spring of 1998.
Wainwright was born in Rhinebeck, New York, USA, to folk singers Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle (they divorced while he was a child). He began to play the piano at age six, and by age thirteen he was touring with his sister Martha Wainwright, mother Kate, and aunt Anna as the McGarrigle Sisters and Family. His song I’m Running, which he performed in the movie Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller (in which he also played a minor character), was nominated for the 1988 Genie Award for Best Original Song and earned him a nomination for the 1990 Juno Award for Most Promising Male Vocalist.
He lived in Montreal with his mother for most of his childhood and briefly attended McGill University, where he studied both classical and ‘rock’ piano. Some of his songs feature his mastery of French. Wainwright still maintains a residence in Canada.
He came out as gay while still a teen.
Wainwright became interested in opera throughout his adolescent years (for instance, his track
Barcelona features lyrics of Giuseppe Verdi). He also became an enthusiast of such performers as Édith Piaf, Al Jolson and Judy Garland.After having been a fixture on the Montreal club circuit, Wainwright cut a series of demo tapes, one of which found itself in the hands of DreamWorks executive Lenny Waronker. The label signed him and he released the self-titled Rufus Wainwright album in the spring of 1998.
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LongLiveTheD wrote:
Most of musicians can only dream of such incredible debut as Rufus's first album. If it wouldn't have been released in 98' I'd call it "the best debut of decade".
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brittnik wrote:
I wish he'd expand his tour. I NEED TO SEE HIM
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danilofloydiano wrote:
bom demais! =]
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hehahi wrote:
i don't usually listen to this kind of music but i must admit that rufus wainwright is just amazing :)
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impressme47 wrote:
which part is tired of america, the canadian part or the american part? "i'm so tired of " pressing skip on track 3..... -.- love u 2
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Quasimotox wrote:
Hallelujah and Instant Pleasure. <3
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icaro_hunter wrote:
reminds me sooo about jeff buckley... he's no doubt a great singer, i luv folk <3
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ohmymermaid wrote:
I love you.
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GetMeOuttaHere wrote:
Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk !!
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Maddie1132 wrote:
Hallelujah<33
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NatiLetItBe wrote:
He reminds me of Jeff Buckley. :)
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masked_mouse wrote:
lol @ loudon not being a similar artist
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Elessar85dz wrote:
I love him voice and mimicry. "Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk" - so great song. Rufus thanks Good that i discover your music
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Armas_ wrote:
OH! Rufus you are so hot. You are better Pattinson, bcs You have a talent. I love your voice agrr.
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pinoco_ wrote:
i love you...
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Chicken_Boosh wrote:
UK TOUR OMG
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kickingthumb wrote:
Sometimes he reminds me to feel.
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Frankie_CFC wrote:
'Hallelujah' <3.
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princecheeky wrote:
Simply stunning version of the Beatles Across The Universe.
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beauajackson wrote:
His voice is so trancy.
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Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, United States
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Bardavon Opera House, Poughkeepsie NY, United States
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Music Box at The Borgata, Atlantic City, United States
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Milwaukee At Last!!! RELEASED!
10 Sep 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/rufuswainwright
Milwaukee At Last!!! Has now been released in Canada, the UK, France, Denmark, Sweden and Spain. Look for it onFriday, September 11 in Germany and onTuesday, September 22 in the U.S. …
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