Rea Garvey | |
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 Rea Garvey during Radio Regenbogen Award 2019 at Europapark | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Raymond Michael Garvey |
| Born | 3 May 1973 Tralee, Kerry, Ireland[1] |
| Genres | Pop rock, alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Universal, Island, Virgin |
| Formerly of | Reamonn |
| Website | reagarvey |
Raymond "Rea" Michael Garvey (born 3 May 1973)[1] is an Irish singer, songwriter and guitarist based in Germany. In 1998, he formed the band Reamonn. Over the 11 years that Garvey was their frontman, they saw chart-topping success in Europe, with a number of gold and platinum selling albums, Tuesday, Dream No. 7, Beautiful Sky, Wish and Eleven and several sold out European tours.[1] In 2010, after the release of the band's best-of album/DVD "Eleven", and a best-of tour, the band parted ways. Garvey took this time to pursue a solo career, which gave birth to his first solo album "Can't Stand the Silence" in 2011.[1] This album saw Garvey's transition from anthem rock with Reamonn, to alternative electro pop.