Conor Oberst | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Conor Mullen Oberst |
Born | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | February 15, 1980
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Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass, piano, keyboards, drums, harmonica, percussion |
Years active | 1993–present |
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Member of | Bright Eyes |
Formerly of | |
Website | www |
Conor Mullen Oberst (born February 15, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter best known for his work in Bright Eyes. He has also played in several other bands, including Desaparecidos, the Faint (previously named Norman Bailer), Commander Venus, Park Ave., Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, Monsters of Folk, and Better Oblivion Community Center. Oberst was named the Best Songwriter of 2008 by Rolling Stone magazine.