Mike Rosenberg, 29, was born in Brighton, England. He is better known by his stage name Passenger, is an English folk-rock singer-songwriter. Rosenberg learned classical guitar when he was young: ” My parents were really encouraging about music so that sort of started the path. When I was about 14-15, I started to write songs, which were absolutely dreadful. But as I kept going the songs became better and better – it was just so bloody obvious that this was what I wanted to do. I never really applied myself in school and music was the only thing I wanted to spend my time doing…I’m heavily influenced by Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and Neil Young although I’m nowhere near as good as those guys!”
Song on Whispers Album on iTunes
(Source: Wiki & Vancouver Weekly: Who is Mike Rosenberg?)
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One of my granddaughters favorite!
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At least I putting up cool stuff for the kids!
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🙂
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pretty – thanks, dk
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It is Beth, thanks…
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I do so love his scrunchy voice. He’s already a “seed” on my Pandora station (thank you very much).
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Yes, he’s been up a few times on my posts. Can’t seem to get enough of the scrunchy, raspy voice.
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Love this guy and his voice and his songs/lyrics. I am so glad to know a little more of his story and that he kept going past what he considered ‘dreadful’. Great music!
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Yes Bonnie. It is great music…
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So very beautiful♥
Am growing to love his work and voice more and more with your gorgeous posts! 🙂
Thank you for sharing and do take care, too.
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Hi B. Thank you for your kind words. I am a full fledged card carrying member of his fan club. 🙂
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I am completely captivated by this man’s voice–so idiosyncratic and utterly enthralling. I, too, am a card-carrying member of the ‘Passenger’ fan club, DK. 🙂
P.S. Just noted that you have over 6,000 followers for your blog. YOU.ROCK. 🙂
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Love him too Lori. And thanks for the kind words. You inspire me to keep it going, every single day…
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I love this. Thanks so much for introducing me 🙂
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! Thank you enjoyed it Makere
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Reblogged this on Makere's Blog and commented:
Big thanks to David Kanigan for introducing me to this amazing musician!
Making my Sunday morning 🙂
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