Andrew Bird
Indie singer-songwriter, violinist, and exceptional whistler Andrew Bird was born July 11, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois. Beginning at age four, he was schooled in the Suzuki Method of music education, which places an emphasis on nurturance and working at the student's natural pace. This provided a strong foundation for Bird, who graduated from nearby Northwestern University with a BA in violin performance.
Andrew Bird jumped into his recording career right away, releasing his debut album, Music of Hair (1996 Grimsey), that same year. Betraying none of his future indie rock inclinations, the record is fairly straightforward American folk music. Most of the tracks are instrumental, with Bird's violin leading the tunes. "Oh So... Read More
- City Of Origin:
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Genre:
- Rock, Alternative/Indie
- Birthdate:
- 07/11/1973
