Rufus Wainwright

Born: Rhinebeck, NY, 1973

Years Active: 1990-2007

Influenced by: Van Dyke Parks, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Brian Wilson, Randy Newman, Queen, Loudon Wainwright III, Freddie Mercury

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: A singer/songwriter whose lush, theatrical pop harked back to the traditions of Tin Pan Alley, cabaret, and even opera, ...

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Jun 09 2009 11:00AM by Michael D. Ayers

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Spinner: With the fifth season of 'Weeds' debuting last night, the show's star, Mary Louise Parker, tells Spinner what music she's been high on these days. "Rufus Wainwright -- I'm kinda obsessed with Rufus," she says. While Wainwright's lush piano pop isn't ... Read more

 
Dec 19 2008 8:00AM by Kim Davis

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Spinner: "Oddly enough, I'm actually not a huge gay-marriage supporter." --Rufus Wainwright After the gay folk singer revealed his surprising stance on same-sex weddings, he retracted this position, saying, "I am not nor have I ever been opposed to anyone's ... Read more

 
Dec 09 2008 11:00AM by Steve Baltin

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Spinner: Christmas is a time for family togetherness. No one need tell the Wainwrights that. To that end, the whole clan will host a family gathering at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday night, with guests like Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, and Emmylou Harris. Rufus ... Read more

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