Zach Sobiech | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Zachary David Sobiech |
| Born | May 3, 1995 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | May 20, 2013 (aged 18) Lakeland, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Genres | Folk rock, indie folk, indie pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 2009–2013 |
Zachary David Sobiech (May 3, 1995 – May 20, 2013) was an American singer-songwriter and musician from Lakeland, Minnesota, who was a member of the band A Firm Handshake. The single "Clouds" gained extensive media attention on YouTube, prior to Sobiech's death from cancer in May 2013.[1][2] It charted on the Billboard Hot 100, eventually becoming a hit also in the UK, Canada and France. His philosophy was that in his last days of life due to his cancer, he needed to make people happy.
- ^ "Zach Sobiech: Finding peace through music". childrenscancer.org.
- ^ "Zach Sobiech's 'Clouds' Headed For Hot 100 Debut". Billboard. May 23, 2013. Retrieved May 24, 2013.