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 with Nazareth, Steve Miller, Red Bone, Slade, etc., and performed in the very first two Roskilde Festivals — at 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, Rebecca, more than 20 seconds to recognize me! I was shocked!!  Looking forward to scooping her up in my arms, she ran away looking for her mother! Despite popularity, two 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 just 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 good 'rock star.' It wasn't a difficult decision. My values had suddenly changed. Being a father makes many a young man suddenly grow up! It's a healthy process. After 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 opened a private equity business in London with some professional friends, and was fortunate enough to provide for my family and make enough money to return to singing and writing again — my passion. Fortunately, I was privileged to find some great professional musicians and producers to help me.  So, together we made an collection of my songs called 'Even Children Get Older.'  In February 2021, we began releasing various singles from that collection.  We hope you'll enjoy them all!

- BRIAN BURR  - 

 (aka Brian Burr-Philipp)