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Loser. Beck Hansen By Schyler Richardson. Beck Hansen. Born July 8 th 1970 in Los Angeles Had many musical influences from family and city Mostly writes/plays alternative rock Known for creating musical collages of a wide range of styles 4 platinum albums, best selling album Odelay
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Loser Beck Hansen By Schyler Richardson
Beck Hansen • Born July 8th 1970 in Los Angeles • Had many musical influences from family and city • Mostly writes/plays alternative rock • Known for creating musical collages of a wide range of styles • 4 platinum albums, best selling album Odelay • Received 3 Grammy Awards from 12 nominations
Loser • Released March 8 1993 as a single • Re-released in 1994 album Mellow Gold • Written and recorded with producer Carl Stephenson in 6 hours. • Lyrics are nonsensical • Beck really thought he was a loser • Received unexpected radio airplay • Number ten on Billboard Hot 100 singles chart & topped Modern Rock Tracks chart. • Ranked 203 in Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time