Duncan Sheik
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Duncan Sheik is an alternative singer/songwriter artist from the United States.
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About
Duncan Scott Sheik was born on November 18, 1969 in Montclair New Jersey but spent mostly of his growing years with his grandparents. His grandmother is actually the biggest influence to him when it comes to music. A piano graduate of the Julliard School, his grandmother encouraged him and taught him to play the piano which led to the development of his musical abilities.
At age 12, he joined a band of high school guys called “Slightly Off” and went to boarding in 9th and 10th grade. In 1992, he then graduated from Brown University where he was also in a band called “Liz and Lisa”. After several attempts of selling his songs, he finally got the attention of Atlantic Record’s executives. His first album was released that includes the song Barely Breathing which remained in the US charts for 55 weeks.
Awards & Certifications
- He was nominated for the Best Male Pop Vocal Performance category in 1998 Grammy Award for the song “Barely Breathing”.
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | US Chart | Album |
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| 1998 | Barely Breathing | 55 weeks | Duncan Sheik |
News
Tours & Concerts
September 8, 2006 Somerville Theatre - Somerville Ma,
September 9, 2006 Ridgefield Playhouse - Ridgefield, CT
September 11, 2006 Water Street Music Hall - Rochester, NY
September 12, 2006 Beachland Ballroom & Tavern- Cleveland, OH
September 13- 14 2006 The Ark - Ann Arbor, MI
September 15, 2006 Schubas - Chicago, IL
September 16, 2006 Majestic Theatre - Middleton, WI
September 17, 2006 Fine Line Music Cafe - Minneapolis, MN
October 20, 2006 Montalvo Arts Center - Saratoga, CA
November 4, 2006 Atlantis Theatre - Jacksonville, FL
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Title | Labels |
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| 1996 | Barely Breathing | Atlantic Records |
| 1997 | Reasons for Living | Atlantic Records |
| Wishful Thinking | Atlantic Records | |
| 1999 | Bite Your Tongue | Wea International |
Compilations & Live Releases
| Year | Title | Labels |
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| 1999 | Humming (Bonus Track) | Wea International |
| 2006 | Brighter/Later: A Duncan Sheik Anthology | Rhino |
Other artists
Similar artists
Contemporaries
Influences
Trivia
Did you know that Duncan Sheik...
...smokes only a couple a day.
...loves French wine.
...is a Buddhist.
Reviews
External Links
- SheikSpeak.com - fan site and message board
