Conor Oberst

Conor Oberst
Oberst at Codfish Hollow Barnstormers in Maquoketa, Iowa in 2019.
Oberst at Codfish Hollow Barnstormers in Maquoketa, Iowa in 2019.
Background information
Birth nameConor Mullen Oberst
Born (1980-02-15) February 15, 1980 (age 44)
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, bass, piano, keyboards, drums, harmonica, percussion
Years active1993–present
Labels
Member ofBright Eyes
Formerly of
Websitewww.conoroberst.com

Conor Mullen Oberst (born February 15, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter best known for his work in Bright Eyes. He has also played in several other bands, including Desaparecidos, the Faint (previously named Norman Bailer), Commander Venus, Park Ave., Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, Monsters of Folk, and Better Oblivion Community Center. Oberst was named the Best Songwriter of 2008 by Rolling Stone magazine.