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| name = Rob Lear |
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| background = solo_singer |
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| birth_name = Robert Lear |
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| origin = Wales |
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| birth_date = [[Mid Glamorgan]], Wales |
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| genre = [[Indie rock]], [[Alternative rock]], [[Singer-songwriter]], [[Folk Rock]], [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Country Folk]], [[Americana]], [[Cymrucana]] |
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| occupation = [[Singing|Singer]], [[Songwriter]] |
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| years_active = 1995–present |
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| instrument = [[Vocals]] [[Guitar]] [[Keyboards]] [[Ukulele]] [[Mandolin]] |
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| associated_acts = [[Lear]] [[Proud Marys]] [[Mark Purnell]] [[dunkie]] |
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| website = [http://www.roblearmusic.com roblearmusic.com] |
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| current_members = Rob Lear<br /> Terry Payne<br /> Pete Hurley<br /> Liz Mullins<br /> Brett Green<br /> Tim Robinson<br /> |
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'''Rob Lear''' is a [[Wales|Welsh]]-based [[Singing|singer]]-[[songwriter]]. He began his career as the principal songwriter and lead singer of Welsh bands [[Lear]] and the [[Proud Marys]]. His first solo performance came supporting "[[Rue Royale (band)|Rue Royale]]" on January 27th 2003 in the venue 10 Feet Tall, [[Cardiff]]. |
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His music has seen him tour the [[UK]] and [[Europe]], including a residency at [[Liverpool]]’s [[Cavern Club]], performances at [[Wembley Arena]] and playing support to "[[Amy Wadge]]", "[[Henry Preistman]]", "[[Bernard Butler]]" and "[[Ian McCulloch]]". As a dedicated song-smith he has also been sought after to co-write songs from [[Country]] to [[R&B]], has written for "[[X-Factor]]" finalists, right through to Spanish "[[Emo]]" artists and has written songs for animated films, as well as for the motion picture musical released by "[[Tornado Films]]" entitled "[[Rain (film)|Rain]]". |
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| ⚫ | Lear was voted the best live act{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}} while touring [[Scotland]], during which he played in support of [[Mark Morriss]], [[Dodgy]], [[Mystery Jets]], [[Tom Hingley]], [[Stories (band)|Stories]], [[The Crocketts]] and [[Thousand Reasons]].<ref name="Echo review">{{cite web | url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/music-in-wales/2011/07/12/review-futuretown-rob-lear-10-feet-tall-cardiff-91466-29034213/#ixzz1RzrSKof4 | title=Rob Lear Review | work=South Wales Echo | author=Dave Owens | date=12 July 2011 | accessdate=17 September 2011}}</ref> |
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The Rob Lear Band blends instrumentalists including "[[Van Morrison]]" bassist "[[Pete Hurley]]", African rhythm student "[[Liz Mullins]]", country guitarist "[[Brett Green]]" and "[[Back Of Beyond]]"’s drummer "[[Tim Robinson]]". |
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==History== |
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===2011-2012: Solo beginnings and ''Little Acorns'' and the ''A Million Stars Mini E.P.''=== |
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Lear’s first solo recording, ‘A Million Stars’, was a six track E.P., the success of which resulted in the title track becoming Single of the Week on BBC Radio Wales. Rob’s second single ‘Little Acorns’, produced by celebrated producer "[[Greg Haver]]" was also made Single of the Week. Following these releases Lear linked up with a unique and eclectic supporting band of musicians which added "[[djembe]]", "[[accordion]]", "[[bass guitar]]" and "[[guitar]]" to the live line-up. |
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===2013-2015: The release of debut studio album ''Let It Go''=== |
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The success of this release was quickly followed by appearances playing a host of shows and summer festivals alongside the likes of "[[Seth Lakeman]]", "[[Show of Hands]]", "[[The Mystery Jets]]", "[[Hayseed Dixie]]" and "[[Martin Simpson]]". |
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===2016-2019: The release of second studio album ''Motorcycle Heart''=== |
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From his base in the Welsh valleys, 2016 saw the release of Lear’s second album, ‘Motorcycle Heart’, and as with his debut album ‘Let It Go’, once again, Rob teamed up with "[[Richard Thompson (musician)]]"’s Grammy nominated producer Simon Tassano as co-producer with Ty-Drwg’s Frank Naughton. |
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The album blended all the skills and influences of Lear’s band to produce 12 tracks that bridged "[[Americana]]", "[[Folk]]", "[[Country Music]]" and "[[Pop]]". The songs themselves took their inspiration from Lear’s experience growing up in a homestead dominated by motorcycles and motorcyclists and the unique characters and stories that flowed from them. |
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===2020: Writing and recording for the forthcoming album=== |
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==Discography== |
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{{main|Rob Lear discography}} |
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*''[[A Million Stars Mini E.P. (album)|A Million Stars Mini E.P.]]'' (2011) |
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*''[[Let It Go (album)|Let It Go]]'' (2013) |
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*''[[Motorcycle Heart (album)|Motorcycle Heart]]'' (2016) |
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*''[[Untitled New Album]]'' (2020) |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.roblearmusic.com/ Official website] |
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*[https://issuu.com/plugged_in_magazine/docs/plugged_in_issue_17 Interview with Plugged In Magazine Wales, pp 18-19] |
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*[https://www.facebook.com/roblearmusic/ Facebook Page] |
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*[http://www.roblearmusic.com/discography.html Rob Lear's Discography] |
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==References== |
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<ref>https://issuu.com/plugged_in_magazine/docs/plugged_in_issue_17, pp 18-19</ref> |
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Rob Lear | |
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| Birth name | Robert Lear |
| Born | Mid Glamorgan, Wales |
| Origin | Wales |
| Genres | Indie rock, Alternative rock, Singer-songwriter, Folk Rock, Pop, Country Folk, Americana, Cymrucana |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals Guitar Keyboards Ukulele Mandolin |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Members | Rob Lear Terry Payne Pete Hurley Liz Mullins Brett Green Tim Robinson |
| Website | roblearmusic.com |
Rob Lear is a Welsh-based singer-songwriter. He began his career as the principal songwriter and lead singer of Welsh bands Lear and the Proud Marys. His first solo performance came supporting "Rue Royale" on January 27th 2003 in the venue 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff.
His music has seen him tour the UK and Europe, including a residency at Liverpool’s Cavern Club, performances at Wembley Arena and playing support to "Amy Wadge", "Henry Preistman", "Bernard Butler" and "Ian McCulloch". As a dedicated song-smith he has also been sought after to co-write songs from Country to R&B, has written for "X-Factor" finalists, right through to Spanish "Emo" artists and has written songs for animated films, as well as for the motion picture musical released by "Tornado Films" entitled "Rain".
Lear was voted the best live act[citation needed] while touring Scotland, during which he played in support of Mark Morriss, Dodgy, Mystery Jets, Tom Hingley, Stories, The Crocketts and Thousand Reasons.[1]
The Rob Lear Band blends instrumentalists including "Van Morrison" bassist "Pete Hurley", African rhythm student "Liz Mullins", country guitarist "Brett Green" and "Back Of Beyond"’s drummer "Tim Robinson".
History
2011-2012: Solo beginnings and Little Acorns and the A Million Stars Mini E.P.
Lear’s first solo recording, ‘A Million Stars’, was a six track E.P., the success of which resulted in the title track becoming Single of the Week on BBC Radio Wales. Rob’s second single ‘Little Acorns’, produced by celebrated producer "Greg Haver" was also made Single of the Week. Following these releases Lear linked up with a unique and eclectic supporting band of musicians which added "djembe", "accordion", "bass guitar" and "guitar" to the live line-up.
2013-2015: The release of debut studio album Let It Go
The success of this release was quickly followed by appearances playing a host of shows and summer festivals alongside the likes of "Seth Lakeman", "Show of Hands", "The Mystery Jets", "Hayseed Dixie" and "Martin Simpson".
2016-2019: The release of second studio album Motorcycle Heart
From his base in the Welsh valleys, 2016 saw the release of Lear’s second album, ‘Motorcycle Heart’, and as with his debut album ‘Let It Go’, once again, Rob teamed up with "Richard Thompson (musician)"’s Grammy nominated producer Simon Tassano as co-producer with Ty-Drwg’s Frank Naughton.
The album blended all the skills and influences of Lear’s band to produce 12 tracks that bridged "Americana", "Folk", "Country Music" and "Pop". The songs themselves took their inspiration from Lear’s experience growing up in a homestead dominated by motorcycles and motorcyclists and the unique characters and stories that flowed from them.
2020: Writing and recording for the forthcoming album
Discography
- A Million Stars Mini E.P. (2011)
- Let It Go (2013)
- Motorcycle Heart (2016)
- Untitled New Album (2020)
References
- ^ Dave Owens (12 July 2011). "Rob Lear Review". South Wales Echo. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
External links
- Official website
- Interview with Plugged In Magazine Wales, pp 18-19
- Facebook Page
- Rob Lear's Discography
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