A. C. Newman
Canadian musician and singer–songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Carl Newman" redirects here. Not to be confused with Carl Neumann.
Allan Carl Newman (born April 14, 1968)[2] is a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter. He was a member of the indie rock bands Superconductor and Zumpano in the 1990s. Following the breakup of those bands, he reemerged as the leader of the New Pornographers in 2000, a band who have enjoyed both commercial and critical success.
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Birth name | Allan Carl Newman |
Also known as | A.C. Newman |
Born | (1968-04-14) April 14, 1968 (age 56) |
Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Genres | Indie rock,[1] power pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, producer |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Labels | Black Box |
Website | www |
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In 2004, Newman launched his solo career, performing as A. C. Newman. He has stated that he chose "A. C." for his solo career because "it sounded like a pseudonym, but it's not a pseudonym."[3]