Kurt Neumann (musician)

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]

Kurt Neumann
Kurt Neumann (right) in 1988
Kurt Neumann (right) in 1988
Background information
Birth nameKurt Robert Neumann
Born (1961-10-09) 9 October 1961
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
GenresRoots rock, heartland rock, alternative rock
Occupation(s)Singer, guitarist, songwriter

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. 2018-06-21. Retrieved 2020-02-26.
  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 (2007-10-28). "BoDeans search for a way back to the top". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
  8. Atashian, John (September 19, 2018). "Concert Connection: BoDeans coming to Infinity Hall Hartford". The Middletown Press.
  9. Smith, J. Sharpe (2008-08-04). "And the BoDeans played on ... and on". The Post Crescent. Gannett News Service. pp. D-6. Retrieved 2008-08-05.
  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 2017-09-19.
  12. Your name here. "Kurt Neumann - Atlantic City - Amazon.com Music". Amazon. Retrieved 2020-02-26.
  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 (16 August 2012). "Kurt Neumann of The BoDeans: Master 'Bastard' Guitar Builder". guitarworld. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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