Alan Gerber

Alan Gerber is an American-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is a member of the recently reunited rock band Rhinoceros and also has been pursuing a solo career throughout the last 30 years. His style shows multiple influences (blues, folk, jazz), and he is especially known for his high-energy performances and light-hearted, humor-filled lyrics.

Life and career

Alan Gerber was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, May 27, 1947. In 1963, at age 15, he recorded his first '45 record for the label Earic. He studied music at Roosevelt University but left before completing his degree, unhappy with the formal way music was presented and taught at the time. His live performances draw favourable reviews, with one commentator for instance stating that "You can tell he loves to be in front of an audience and truly whips them into a frenzy." (Holger Petersen, host of Saturday Night Blues on CBC). He has participated in the Montreal Jazz Festival, the Ottawa Bluesfest, and the Carcassonne (France) Music Festival, among many others. As of 2009, he was signed with the CashBox Records label.

Solo albums

Year Title Notes 1971 The Alan Gerber Album 1994 Chicken Walk 1997 Fools That Try 1999 The Boogie Man 2002 Alan Gerber Live 2005 Blue Tube 2009 Queen of Hearts 2013 The Grand ...and the Small