Anders Osborne

Rock Singer

Birthday May 4, 1966

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Sweden

Age 58 years old

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About

Known for his hit singles "Pleasin' You" and "Favorite Son," this folk, blues, and rock singer and songwriter recorded a 2007 album, Coming Down, that earned him an Independent Music Award nomination for Singer and Songwriter of the Year.

Before Fame

In 1989, he released his first album, Doin' Fine, on an independent New Orleans record label called Rabadash Records.

Trivia

He co-wrote two songs on a Grammy-winning album by singer Keb' Mo.

Family Life

Born and raised in Uddevalla, Sweden, he became a touring musician in his mid-teens, traveling throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa, and eventually settling in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.

Associated With

He wrote country singer Tim McGraw's hit song "Watch the Wind Blow By."