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Brian McKnight

Brian McKnight. “For me, Stevie Wonder is the Michael Jordan of music” . Born June 5 th 1969 in Buffalo, NY At age 4, he learnt how to sing in the alto section of his church choir Mother was a singer & gospel pianist. Grandfather was the minister of music Band leader in high school

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Brian McKnight

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  1. Brian McKnight “For me, Stevie Wonder is the Michael Jordan of music”

  2. Born June 5th 1969 in Buffalo, NY • At age 4, he learnt how to sing in the alto section of his church choir • Mother was a singer & gospel pianist. Grandfather was the minister of music • Band leader in high school • Older brother was in a band called “Take 6” which encouraged McKnight to make a name for himself and pursue a musical career. • By the age of 19, he had landed his first record deal with Mercury Records Early life & Career

  3. Music genre: R&B, gospel, soul, jazz and urban contemporary • Plays a range of instruments namely piano, guitar, tuba, trumpet and percussion • Influences: Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, King Cole and Prince. Music style &influence

  4. When he was younger, McKnight was apart of a quartet which helped him recognize harmonies • Recognized for his strong falsetto range (singing notes higher than usual range) • Rich, deep and soulful voice • Writes and produces ballads that include sentimental lyricsand simple accompaniment • Control, power and melisma Music style & Influence

  5. 1992: Brian McKnight album was released and featured top twenty single: “One last cry” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz-NhGanOAE • Released several other albums one being called “Anytime” which sold over 2 million copies and was nominated for a Grammy • Most successful album to date was “Back at One” which sold over 3 million copies • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXPfovXw2tw Albums, Awards and Accomplishments

  6. “Love of My Life” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjegFrtzM3A • “My kind of girl” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO4ygHDk84Q Songs

  7. Brian McKnight is described as a singer who “captures the power of raw feelings who touches our hearts and excites our imagination” • Technique: high notes, melisma, range extensions, falsetto • Usually sings playing his own accompaniment Artistry

  8. During his career, Brian McKnight has collaborated with many other artists such as: Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Mary J Blige, Josh Groban, Rascal Flatts, Boys II Men and Justin Timberlake • Nominated for several Grammys and won awards for outstanding male artist and best R&B Male Album • “Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LVWsXau1BU Artistry

  9. http://www.bmcknight.com/meet-brian • http://www.superscholar.org/careers/art-music/rb-musician/ • http://www.thebrianmcknighttvshow.com/ • http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Brian-Mcknight-Biography/DB5D64619A131F234825694C001E71CF • http://www.starpulse.com/Music/McKnight,_Brian/ • http://www.berkleemusic.com/school/course/r-b-vocals?course_item_id=28626541&page=&tab=&program=&preview_p=0&usca_p=t References

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