Rufus Wainwright

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Artist Biography

Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright (born 22 July 1973) is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter.

Wainwright was born in Rhinebeck, New York, USA, to folk singers Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle (they divorced while he was a child). He began to play the piano at age six, and by age thirteen he was touring with his sister Martha McGarrigle, mother Kate, and aunt Anna as the McGarrigle Sisters and Family. His song I'm Running, which he performed in the movie Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller, and in which he also played a minor character, was nominated for the 1988 Genie Award for Best Original Song and earned him a nomination for the 1990 Juno Award for Most Promising Male Vocalist.

He lived in Montreal with his mother for most of his childhood and briefly attended McGill University, where he studied both classical and 'rock' piano. Some of his songs feature his mastery of French. Wainwright still maintains a residence in Canada.

He came out as gay while still a teen.

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Artist Discography

Albums

Poses (2002-02)
Release the Stars (2007-05-14)
Rufus Wainwright (1998-05-19)
Want (2005-11-28)
Want One (2004-05-31)
Want Two (2005-03-07)

EPs

Alright, Already: Live in Montréal (2005-03-15)
Waiting for a Want (2004-06-29)

Singles

I Don't Know What It Is (2004-07-26)

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