“It’s quite a challenge to pursue a comeback after all these years. But I’m so pleased and excited with the response to the new songs from all the new fans and followers!”
BIOGRAPHY
Born in the US, I moved to Denmark after graduating Livingston College, Rutgers Univ., to study political science and economics, as a foreign student. I fell in love with Denmark instantly – its social attitudes, cultural depth, natural beauty, and of course, great beer!
Nearing the end of my studies, a guitarist (Krishna Yarbrough, aka 'Krishna Black Eagle') met me in Marno Sørensesn's Music Shop. I was playing a guitar and singing a song I had written. He came over and asked me, 'Hey, sounds pretty good! Tell me, what are you doing this weekend? I need a singer for a gig!'
Well, that started quite a journey. Krishna and I started a rock band. We found some really exciting, talented players and became quite a local success (Denmark, Norway, Sweden Germany, and an ‘import item’ in the US), albeit with far more fame than fortune. We had some pretty exciting tours in Germany, Denmark, Norway and Sweden and played with some very hot, 'big name' bands, performed on TV, at major music festivals, etc. We had our following and fan base. We actually became known as one of Denmark's best stage bands and attracted some international attention. To be honest, I can't say 'sex, drugs and rock 'n roll,' is all it's cracked up to be. But, but we had good fun. Yet, upon coming home from a 3-4 week tour in Norway, I was excited to scoop up my beautiful young daughter of 18 months, and hear her say, 'Oh, Daddy, I missed you!!' Instead, it took her 15-20 seconds to even recognize me and she ran back to her Mommy. Obviously, that was quite a shock.
That moment put a lot in perspective for me about fame, rock & roll, and trivial pursuits! Suddenly, being a good father seemed far more important than anything else. I realized that being a ‘rock & roll star’ was probably not the best path to being the father my daughter deserved. So, almost immediately, I cut my hair, sold a couple tons of gear, and got myself a job – all within a month's time.
That led to a trail of exciting fields, lots of learning and doing, and some clear successes in many business aspects. I was exposed to retailing, wholesaling, mail-order marketing, manufacturing - in fact, I even developed an ISO 8000 approved infra-red communications system with a former Olympic handicapped shooting Champion - a system that linked handicapped motorists with self-service gas stations and thousands of public facilities throughout Scandinavia. We tried to make these facilities more accessible for the handicapped.
Along the way, I was head hunted as the Director of European Sales & Marketing Director for a well-known recreational vehicle manufacturer and finally found my way to the Copenhagen Stock Exchange and finally, starting my own FSA/FCA authorized stock brokerage company (with authorization to operate and advise in all 27 EU countries & th3e UK). But, after many years in finance, I simply felt a burning need to return to music and sing again. Knowing it's a young mans business, with so many great singers, I had to make a decision!
Music was always at the back of my mind. And, after a proverbial 'swift kick in the butt' by some close friends - who kept urging me to do something about the demos I had been was making - I finally made the decision. So, I turned to some musicians I had worked with years ago, and some new - along with some talented engineers and producers to help me. It was tough - the microphone does not lie - but it was a lot of fun writing and creating again. We turned my songs into something I really hope - and believe - people might like to hear!
However, the 'proof is in the pudding!' So, don't just read this boring blurb about me, jump in and have a look around. And, please, listen to the various songs/singles new and old! Genre? I think YOU should decide. I just do what feels right, and ask you to decide what you think! I'm on all the various digital platforms (Spotify, YHOu Tube, etc.) so explore, listen, comment, and tell me what you think!! I always try to keep a promise I made at the start: if you leave a comment, I will like/love/ and write a comment back to you! I enjoy the engagement!!
As I update this biography, we've just released ‘Too Much Ground’ a special number for me, about someone special and perhaps my recognition of not being the man I really want to be. The following we've received is growing everyday and now approaches or is right about 400.000 followers across all platforms - FB, IG, Ticktok, YT, Spotify, etc. - with circa 1.000.000 streams in YouTube and Spotify alone.
I truly find this all quite amazing after only 4 years - especially considering that I am far beyond those years when I was still cute anf could really sing well!! But, in any event, I'm so grateful for each small milestone and each and every one of our followers. I have gotten to know so many of you - and as stated, I always try to respond to everyone who makes a comment. Someone described this as 'the Brian Burr family!' I liked that.!! It's really how I feel - as I get to know individual followers more closely. Thanks to you all! It means something special for me. I hope you continue to enjoy the songs. That's what this is all about. The reflections, new experiences and the making of memories. They all seem indelible. They are all experiences that become part of us - and part of me!' Thank you so much for following the project!!