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Brad Roberts

Date de naissance 10.1.1964 à Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Alias Bradley Kenneth Roberts

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Brad Roberts

Bradley Kenneth "Brad" Roberts (born January 10, 1964, Winnipeg, Manitoba) is the lead singer and guitarist for the Canadian folk-rock band Crash Test Dummies. He sings in the bass-baritone range. [1][2]

Career

His musical career began with a bachelor's degree with honours from University of Winnipeg in 1986. Roberts began performing in a house band for the Blue Note Cafe in Winnipeg under the moniker Bad Brad Roberts and the St. James Rhythm Pigs. The band gradually evolved into The Crash Test Dummies. While studying at university and working as a bartender at The Spectrum Cabaret, Roberts began writing his own songs and introducing them to the band. After attending a songwriters' workshop with Lyle Lovett at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, he wrote "Superman's Song".

Demos of Roberts's songs found themselves in the hands of various music company execs across Canada, and the quirky bar band that had just begun to write original material found itself with record deal options which led The Crash Test Dummies into a rushed, but nevertheless well-received debut album, The Ghosts that Haunt Me. The album introduced the band to the rest of the Canadian provinces, selling over 400,000 copies in Canada alone and also garnering a 1991 Juno Award for Group of the Year. With more time and finances, Roberts set about writing the band's second album, God Shuffled His Feet. This to date is the band's best selling and most popular album, taking them into the international arena of musical exposure. The album has sold over six million copies and caused The Crash Test Dummies to be nominated for three Grammy Awards in 1994. The group was nominated for eleven other Junos from 1992 to 2000.

A Worms Life was released in 1996, selling over one million copies and showcasing a harder-edged sound as the band continued to evolve, producing this album on their own.

1999 introduced a mix of electronic funk and spontaneous wordplay with Give Yourself A Hand. Roberts met Greg Wells at a songwriters' workshop and invited him to co-write and assist in recording this album inspired by influences and flavours of Roberts' new home in Harlem, New York.

In 2000, Roberts found himself recuperating from a major car accident in Nova Scotia, where he began jamming with the locals (The Great Wind Jammers from Argyle, Yarmouth County) and produced from these sessions I Don't Care That You Don't Mind. This was the first album released by the band independent of a major record label.

Roberts now lives with his wife in SoHo, New York where he continues to write and record his music. He has had many artistic opportunities to work with other artists such as Joe Jackson, Scotty Hard, Greg Wells, Deltron 3030, and Medeski Martin & Wood.

Puss N Boots was released in October 2003 with a European and additional American version. Roberts appeared on VH1's I Love the '90s miniseries. The 1994 episode discussed the song "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" with Roberts claiming that his deep voice is a result of having a third testicle. On the official Crash Test Dummies website, he later noted that this was a joke.

In 2005, Roberts joined the Paul Green School of Rock as a guitar teacher and songwriting teacher.

A new Crash Test Dummies album, Oooh La La!, was released in 2010. This was followed with the solo release on an album of Mantras, entitled Rajanaka: Mantra, in 2011.

In 2012, he joined the 11th[3] annual Independent Music Awards judging panel to assist independent musicians' careers.

In the fall of 2012, Roberts collaborated with Rob Morsberger on the album Midnight Garden.

Photography

In the fall of 2010, during Crash Test Dummies' Canadian tour, Roberts began taking random photos of the places he visited, which were then posted on his blog and the band's Facebook page.

Musical Influences

His influences as a musician are primarily rooted in late 60's, 70's and 80's British music, from the albums Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones, Abbey Road by The Beatles, Diamond Dogs by David Bowie and Oranges & Lemons by XTC, which was introduced to him by his friend on his car stereo in the late 80's.[4]

At age 12 he bought his first record, Dressed to Kill by Kiss, and was inspired by guitarist Ace Frehley. He took guitar lessons for 4 years from that point.[5]

Discography

Crash Test Dummies

For a more comprehensive list, see Crash Test Dummies discography
  • The Ghosts That Haunt Me (1991)
  • God Shuffled His Feet (1993)
  • A Worm's Life (1996)
  • Give Yourself a Hand (1999)
  • I Don't Care That You Don't Mind (2001)
  • Jingle All the Way (2002)
  • Puss 'n' Boots (2003)
  • Songs of the Unforgiven (2004)
  • Oooh La La! (2010)

Solo

  • Rajanaka: Mantra (2011)

Collaborations

  • Midnight Garden (with Rob Morsberger) (2012)

Live

  • Crash Test Dude (2001)

Videos

  • Crash Test Dude (2001)

References

  1. Where Are They Now? 1994's Biggest Pop Acts Pictures - Crash Test Dummies. Retrieved on 2013-08-28.
  2. Crash Test Dummies MMM MMM MMM MMM (Official Music Video). Retrieved on August 28, 2013.
  3. "11th Annual IMA Judges. Independent Music Awards. Retrieved on 4 Sept. 2013.
  4. Brad Roberts Interview. Guitarhoo.com. Guitarhoo.com (2008). Retrieved on March 5, 2013.
  5. Interview with singer/songwriter, Brad Roberts. Muse Muse. Retrieved on March 5, 2013.

External links

Crash Test Dummies
Brad Roberts - Ellen Reid - Dan Roberts - Benjamin Darvill - Mitch Dorge
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