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George EzraBritish singer and songwriter
Date of Birth: 07.06.1993
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of George Ezra
Early LifeGeorge Ezra Barnett was born on June 7, 1993, in Hertford, England, where he grew up. Both of his parents were educators. He attended Bengeo Primary School and later Simon Balle School. In 2011, Ezra moved to Bristol to study at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute (BIMM).
Musical Influences
Ezra cites legendary rock musician Bob Dylan and folk singer Woody Guthrie as his main influences. His deep bass-baritone voice is infused with a "bluesy feeling." According to the website "When the Gramophone Rings," Ezra's vocal abilities are beyond his years, with a soulful sound that is more reminiscent of an "Alabama shrimp boat captain" than a 21-year-old Bristol resident. His obsession with Bob Dylan's music led him to discover the works of early American folk and blues artists such as Lead Belly, Woody Guthrie, and Howlin' Wolf.
Rise to Fame
In June 2013, Ezra performed at the Glastonbury Festival on the BBC Introducing Stage, which showcases the most promising artists. His debut release, the mini-album "Did You Hear the Rain?," was presented in October 2013. The tracks from the album, including "Did You Hear the Rain?" and "Budapest," received significant airplay on BBC Radio 1. Ezra was included in MTV's Brand New 2014 competition and was featured in Vevo's "DSCVR Ones to Watch 2014" and iTunes' "New Artists 2014" lists. In BBC's "Sound of... 2014" poll, Ezra ranked fifth among the most promising music talents. The song "Budapest" reached the sixth spot on Italy's Top 20 chart and achieved platinum status from the Federation of the Italian Music Industry. Ezra also opened for Lianne La Havas and Tom Odell.
Wanted on Voyage
On June 13, 2014, his single "Budapest" was released in the UK, followed by his debut studio album, "Wanted on Voyage," on June 30. The album debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart and also charted in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Switzerland. After fourteen weeks, "Wanted on Voyage" reached the top spot on the UK Albums Chart. By December 2014, the album had sold 678,156 copies in the UK, making it the third best-selling album of the year. On January 4, 2015, the album returned to the top of the chart. On August 10, 2014, George performed as an opening act for Robert Plant at the Extravaganza event at Glastonbury Abbey.
