Glen Hansard Musical artist

Glen Hansard (born 21 April 1970) is an Irish songwriter, actor, vocalist and guitarist for Irish group The Frames, and one half of folk rock duo The Swell Season. He is also known for his acting, having appeared in the BAFTA-winning film The Commitments, as well as starring in the film Once, which earned him a number of major awards and nominations between 2007–08.

Personal facts

Glen Hansard
Birth dateApril 21, 1970
Birth place
Dublin , Republic of Ireland , Ballymun

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Musical artist

Career started1983
associated musical artist
The Frames
Eddie Vedder
The Swell Season
Markéta Irglová
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Folk rock
instrument
Guitar
Mandolin
Singing
record label
Island Records
Overcoat Recordings
Plateau Records

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Glen Hansard on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.glenhansardmusic.com
  2. http://www.glenhansardmusic.com/songofgoodhope
  3. http://www.irishmusiccentral.com/theframes/lyrics.html
  4. http://www.myspace.com/theswellseason
  5. http://www.theswellseason.com
  6. http://www.threemonkeysonline.com/article_glen_hansard_interview_the_frames.htm
  7. http://www.vpro.nl/programma/vrijegeluiden/afleveringen/20653176