A. C. Newman

Carl Newman
Newman performing in 2006 at the Nokia Theatre in Times Square
Background information
Birth nameAllan Carl Newman
Also known asA.C. Newman
Born (1968-04-14) April 14, 1968 (age 56)
OriginVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
GenresIndie rock,[1] power pop
Occupation(s)Musician, producer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
LabelsBlack Box
Websitewww.acnewman.net

Allan Carl Newman (born April 14, 1968)[2] 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.

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."[3]

  1. ^ AllMusic. allmusic. Retrieved on 2015-03-27.
  2. ^ iTunes – Music – A.C. Newman. Itunes.apple.com (1968-04-14). Retrieved on 2012-11-02.
  3. ^ "A.C. Newman: Interview: New Pornographers front man steps out, gor | Prefix". Prefixmag.com. 2000-01-01. Retrieved 2011-11-08.