Brian Rosenworcel
Brian Rosenworcel is an American drummer and co-founder of the band Guster.[1]
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Background information | |
Origin | West Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock, jangle pop |
Instrument(s) | Drums |
Education | Tufts University (BA) |
Relatives | Jessica Rosenworcel (sister) |
Early life and education
Rosenworcel is a native of West Hartford, Connecticut. He co-founded Guster while studying at Tufts University in the early-1990s.[2] Rosenworcel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tufts in 1995.[3]
Career
For many years, Rosenworcel exclusively played hand drums in the band, before expanding his setup to include a more traditional drum kit.[4] Rosenworcel has co-written several of the group's songs and, beginning with 2003's Keep it Together, contributed to their lyrics.[5]
Rosenworcel has maintained the band's active studio and tour journals since 1999.[6]
Personal life
Rosenworcel resides in Brooklyn, New York.[7] His sister is FCC commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.[8] He is Jewish.[9]
References
- "Guster Graduates from College Band Status". NPR. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- "25 years into its career, Tufts' Guster keeps on rocking". The Tufts Daily. 2016-12-09. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- "Guster's catchy 'Evermotion' fails to offer anything new to indie rock". The Tufts Daily. 2015-01-16. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- "Guster's _Easy Wonderful_: 20 Years with Brian Rosenworcel - Page 2 of 2". Jambands. 2010-10-29. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- Wiebe, Crystal. "Drummer's songwriting brings attention to Guster". nwitimes.com. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- "Reel Time: Guster". Relix Media. 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- "The VIP Lounge with Brian Rosenworcel of Guster - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- Sasso, Brendan (2012-05-02). "OVERNIGHT TECH: FCC requires Comcast to place Bloomberg alongside other news channels". The Hill. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- "'Non-Practicing Jew Rock': interview with Guster percussionist Brian Rosenworcel". pennlive. 2013-05-29. Retrieved 2021-10-26.