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Joshua Winslow
Groban is the by product of Jack and Lindy Groban of Los Angeles,
California. Josh and his brother Chris were raised in a very loving,
very open and musical household. They were a close-knit family and to
this day they still are that way, you will often find Josh on tour,
his family at his side.
As a young man,
Josh was shy and reserved but as his mother found out by accident one
day, not shy on talent. She was standing outside the school
auditorium when Josh was performing and heard a voice, when she
discovered that the beautiful sound she heard was that of her own son
she wept with pride. In 1997 Josh attended the famed Interlochen Arts
camp and thus began the extensive training that formed the now
perfected, rich baritone that entrances the hearts of millions.
Josh's career
came to life at the tender age of 17 as his vocal teacher, Seth
Riggs sent a tape of Josh to David Foster and the rest, as they say
-- is history. Josh was invited to sing at the inaguration of
California governor Gray Davis and then, when Andrea Bocelli was
unavailable to attend rehearsals for the 1999 Grammies Josh took his
place and sang "The Prayer" with Celine Dion. Bocelli made it to
the show and Josh did not perform at that time but didn't go
unnoticed.
After the release of his first
self-titled album featuring the ever popular song, To Where You
Are Josh has become a singing sensation. His sophomore album,
Closer turned out to be even better with Josh writing two of the
songs and having a hand in the production of the creation.
Josh's third album was released on November 7th, 2006 and
he has called it Awake. Josh was worried to some
degree that his long-time fans wouldn't be as open to the 'new'
style that he puts forth in his newest creation but the
overwhelming positive response cannot be denied. He combines
old world Italian and Spanish typical Josh with new style English
songs such as Now or Never, February Song, and Machine which not
only features Herbie Hancock but the bold brass of Tower of Power.
Right at the moment Josh is gearing up for a world tour kicking
off in February. Be sure to check him out! You won't
be disappointed!
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