Mike Geier | |
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 Geier performing as Puddles in 2014 | |
| Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Other names | Puddles Pity Party (performer) |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, performance artist |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Cabaret |
| Instrument(s) | Voice, piano |
| Website | puddlespityparty |
Michael Geier, better known as his Pagliacci-inspired clown alter ego Puddles Pity Party, is an American singer and entertainer based in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.[1][2] Geier garnered international fame as Puddles in the 2010s when he collaborated with Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, in which a cover of Lorde's "Royals" went viral, and he was dubbed "The Sad Clown with the Golden Voice". Geier as Puddles has toured North America, Europe, and Australia; and has released content under the Puddles moniker since 2013. Geier is well known in the Atlanta entertainment circuit, having garnered a reputation for himself through his Elvis Presley–themed Christmas shows and charity events.[3] Geier now performs almost exclusively as Puddles, and he also refers to Puddles in third person when speaking about the character.[when?]
- ^ Gleim, S. (2016). 100 Things to Do in Atlanta Before You Die, Second Edition. 100 Things to Do Before You Di. Reedy Press. ISBN 978-1-68106-044-6. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
- ^ DeVore, Sheryl (September 18, 2017). "Puddles Pity Party brings humor, baritone voice to Genesee". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
- ^ Goodman, William (October 31, 2013). "Sad Clown Rendition Of Lorde Song Will Certainly Haunt Your Dreams". HuffPost. Archived from the original on June 22, 2016. Retrieved July 16, 2016.