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Pete Yorn (b. July 27 , 1974 ) is a Jewish American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He attended Montville High School in Montville , New Jersey , and was member of the Class of 1996 at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York .

Yorn started as a drummer who also played guitar. In 1990, he was drumming for his band in a high school talent contest when someone suggested he sing the Replacements song, "Talent Show." That went over so well, a competing band asked him to sing Neil Young ’s "Rockin’ In the Free World" with them.

He was first recognized when the Farrelly brothers picked "Strange Condition" for their film '' Me, Myself & Irene ''. His song "Ever fallen in love" was also in the hit film Shrek 2


DISCOGRAPHY

-His debut album went gold on the strength of lead single, Life on a Chain, while his follow up went on to sell over 300,000 copies.


Albums




Singles and EPs



BACKING BAND


Pete Yorn's current backing band ''Minibar'' hails from Britain and includes the following members:

  • Simon Petty - back vox/ guitar

  • Tim Walker - guitars

  • Joe Kennedy - piano/guitar/backing vox

  • Sid Jordan - bass

  • Malcolm - drums


Pete Yorn's former backing band went by the name ''Dirty Bird'' and includes the following members:

  • Jason Johnson - guitar

  • Terry Borden - bass/backing vox

  • Joe Kennedy - piano/guitar/backing vox

  • Luke Adams - drums

  • R. Walt Vincent - bass

  • Pete Yorn's "life bandmate":


  • Waz - bass/guitar/back vox



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