Dean Wareham
Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born
August 1st, 1963
61 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
New Zealand
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A New Zealand singer-songwriter and guitarist, involved in the music scene since the 1980s. Co-founded the band Galaxie 500, which released three albums, 'Today', 'On Fire', and 'This Is Our Music'. Later formed the band Luna, which achieved critical acclaim with albums like 'Penthouse' and 'The Days of Our Nights'. Wareham has also pursued a solo career, releasing personal work such as 'Late Registration'. His style blends elements of dream pop, indie rock, and shoegaze.
Co-founded Galaxie 500
Formed the band Luna
Released solo album 'Late Registration'
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