A. C. Newman
Allan Carl Newman (born April 14, 1968) is a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter. He was a member of the indie rock bands Superconductor and Zumpano in the 1990s. Following the breakup of those bands, he reemerged as the leader of the New Pornographers in 2000, a band who have enjoyed both commercial and critical success.
Carl Newman | |
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Newman performing in 2006 at the Nokia Theatre in Times Square | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Allan Carl Newman |
| Also known as | A.C. Newman |
| Born | April 14, 1968 |
| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Indie rock, power pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Labels | Black Box |
| Website | www |
In 2004, Newman launched his solo career, performing as A. C. Newman. He has stated that he chose "A. C." for his solo career because "it sounded like a pseudonym, but it's not a pseudonym."
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