Iron & Wine

Samuel Ervin Beam (born July 26, 1974), better known by his stage name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter. He has released six studio albums, several EPs and singles, as well as a few download-only releases, which include a live album (a recording of his 2005 Bonnaroo performance). He occasionally tours with a full band.

Iron & Wine
Beam performing in 2022
Background information
Birth nameSamuel Ervin Beam
Born (1974-07-26) July 26, 1974
Chapin, South Carolina, U.S.
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • banjo
  • piano
  • percussion
  • harmonica
  • bass
Labels
  • Sub Pop
  • Warner Bros.
  • 4AD
  • Nonesuch
  • Black Cricket Recording Co.
Websitewww.ironandwine.com

Beam was raised in South Carolina before moving to Virginia and then Florida to attend school. He now resides in Durham, North Carolina. The name Iron & Wine is taken from a dietary supplement named "Beef, Iron & Wine" that he found in a general store while shooting a film.

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