Events for December 16, 2011

Born in 1970, while studying at Brown University, Duncan Sheik played with Lisa Loeb, but began shopping his own demo tape around soon after graduation. Later, he appeared with His Boy Elroy on a 1993 album for Epic, and spent several years writing songs before he signed a solo deal with Atlantic.

With Rupert Hine in the producer's chair, Sheik recorded his debut album and released it in June 1996. By the end of the year, "Barely Breathing" had become a modest hit and was used to great effect on the TV show ER, and he resurfaced in 1998 with Humming. 2001’s Phantom Moon showcased a more orchestral.

The next year, Sheik continued with this experimental orchestrations -- but with his signature rock style -- for Daylight. He and Sater also prepared for the 2003 opening of their Broadway musical, Spring Awakening. White Limousine was released in 2006, Whisper House in 2009, and this year he released a fun and compelling collection of 80s hits called Covers 80’s.