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Robert German (born Robert John German; June 16, 1978) is a United States singer, guitarist, and songwriter.


Biography

Robert German was born in
Oklahoma City Oklahoma City (), officially the City of Oklahoma City, and often shortened to OKC, is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, it ranks 20th among United States cities in population, a ...
, Oklahoma 1978. In 1996, at the age of eighteen after he quit attending Oklahoma State University, German bought is first guitar and began writing songs. In April 2006, his song Marlboro Man was distributed nationally with the DVD release of Brokeback Mountain through Wolfe Video.GayWired.com
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's OutQ Channel 106, where the song went to number 1. On November 14, 2006, German released his self-produced debut album, sirens of Brooklyn, containing 12 original tracks. His song Well formed man was featured on National Public Radio's Open Mic series as well as the Village Voice's High Bias with Uncle LD. His songs open wide, ''Fishnet Sailor'' and ''Marlboro man'', all held the number 1 position on
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's OutQ Channel 109. His music has been featured on THIS WAY OUT the international gay & lesbian radio magazine, broadcast on over 150 radio stations worldwide. On September 30, 2007, the music video for Open Wide debuted as an official selection of the Coney Island Film Festival. Coney Island film festival
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Discography


Studio albums

Robert German's debut album, ''Sirens of Brooklyn'', was released on November 14, 2006. The album included 12 tracks and a hidden track titled "Knock on my door." * 2006 – ''Sirens of Brooklyn'' (Album)


CD Singles

* 2008 – ''Unplug'' (limited edition single)


Demos / Promos

* 2003 – ''Open Wide-Songs 1998–present'' (unreleased) * 2006 – ''Marlboro Man'' (Limited Edition Promo Single) * 2006 – ''Marlboro Man'' (Limited Edition Promo 12" Vinyl)


Influences


References


Wolfe VideoIndie Music


External links


Robert German
official Website)
Robert German Myspace page

Pigeonhole Records
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