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Conor Oberst
American musician (born 1980) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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![]() Oberst at Codfish Hollow Barnstormers in Maquoketa, Iowa in 2019. | |
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Birth name | Conor Mullen Oberst |
Born | (1980-02-15) February 15, 1980 (age 44) Omaha, Nebraska, United States |
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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 |
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Website | www |
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