Copenhagen, Denmark

Once upon a time, I was the lead singer in a band called ‘Sensory System,’ or just ‘System', as we were known in Germany. We gained a fairly healthy  following and reputation as quite a solid rock stage band. We toured together with Nazareth, Steve Miller, Red Bone, Slade, etc., and performed in the very first 2 Roskilde Festivals – at kl. 12 o'clock Saturday night as the featured band!! 

After a tour in Norway for 3-4 weeks with the System, I came home to find that it took my 18 month old daughter more than 20 seconds to recognize me! I was deeply shocked.  Looking forward to scooping her up in my arms, she ran away looking for her mother!  

 Despite popularity, 2 albums, and a strong fan following in various countries, I realized this was too high a price to pay for 'rock stardom.' Indeed, it was also far more fame than fortune... 

It wasn't worth the price. So, within 4 weeks, I left the band, cut my hair, sold tons of PA equipment, and got a 'real' job!  I put away the toys of youth, as they say.  I felt that being a good father, was far more important than being a 'rock star.' It  wasn’t a difficult decision. My values had suddenly changed. Being a father makes many a young man suddenly grow up!  

Aftre many exciting and successful business ventures I was offered a job on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange, and ultimately became an authorized finance professional throughout Europe. I was fortunate enough to provide for my family, and make enough money to return to singing and writing again - my real passion and love. And,  fortunately, I was privileged to find some great professionals to help me. So, together we made an album of my songs called, 'Even Children Get Older.'  In Feb., 2021, we began releasing various singles from that album. We hope you'll enjoy them all! 

- BRIAN BURR  - 

 (aka Brian Burr-Philipp)