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Rea Garvey
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Rea Garvey during Radio Regenbogen Award 2019 at Europapark
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Raymond Michael Garvey |
| Born | 3 May 1973 Tralee, Kerry, Ireland |
| Genres | Pop rock, alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Universal, Island, Virgin |
Raymond "Rea" Michael Garvey (born May 3, 1973) is an Irish singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is well-known for being the lead singer of the band Reamonn. After the band broke up, he started a successful solo career. Rea Garvey is based in Germany and has had many hit songs and albums there.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Rea Garvey was born in Tralee, Ireland, on May 3, 1973. He grew up in a big family with seven sisters. He was the only boy among his siblings.
Rea first started his music journey as the lead singer for a band in Dublin called The Reckless Pedestrians. In 1998, he moved to Germany. He didn't speak German at the time. To make a living, he sold T-shirts and helped out at music festivals.
Forming the Band Reamonn
While in Germany, Rea Garvey put an advertisement in a newspaper. He was looking for other musicians to start a band. Soon, he met drummer Mike Gommeringer, keyboard player Sebastian Padotzke, guitarist Uwe Bossert, and bassist Philipp Rauenbusch. In November 1998, they formed the band Reamonn. The band's name comes from the Irish version of Rea's first name, Réamonn. By June 1999, the band had signed their first record deal.
In March 2000, Reamonn released their first song, "Supergirl". It quickly became a hit, reaching the top five in Germany and Austria. Their first album, Tuesday, came out two months later and also did very well. The band then went on to play over 200 sold-out concerts. They released two more successful albums, Dream No. 7 (2001) and Beautiful Sky (2003). These albums earned gold and platinum awards, meaning they sold a lot of copies.
After 11 years of success, Reamonn released a "best-of" album and went on a final tour. In 2010, the band decided to go their separate ways.
Solo Music Career
After Reamonn, Rea Garvey started his solo career. In 2011, he released his first solo album, Can't Stand the Silence. This album showed a new side of his music, moving from rock to a more electronic pop sound. It was a huge success and sold many copies.
Collaborations and TV Appearances
Rea Garvey has worked with many other famous artists. He has written songs for people like Paul van Dyk and Nelly Furtado. He also sang on Nelly Furtado's hit song "All Good Things (Come to an End)" in 2005. They even toured together in France and the Netherlands.
Rea has also shown his interest in electronic music. He collaborated with the DJ team Jam and Spoon on songs like "Be Angeled". He also worked with Paul van Dyk on the song "Let Go".
Besides making music, Rea Garvey has been a coach on the German TV show The Voice of Germany. He was a coach for several seasons, helping new singers. In 2012, a singer from his team, Nick Howard, won the second season of the show.
In 2005, Rea Garvey joined with other German artists like Xavier Naidoo and Sasha for a special live show called Alive & Swingin'. They paid tribute to the famous American singing group, the Rat Pack. This show was also a way to raise money for Rea Garvey's charity, Saving an Angel. The show was so popular that they continued to tour together for several years.
In 2021, Rea Garvey won the Free European Song Contest. This was a special music competition created by a German TV channel during the Covid-19 pandemic. He represented Ireland with his song "The One" and came in first place.
Personal Life
Rea Garvey married Josephine Falticska in 2002. They have a daughter named Aamor, born in 2005, and a son. The family splits their time living in Berlin and in the village of Hadamar in Germany.
Music Releases
Rea Garvey has released several studio albums and many singles as a solo artist. His albums include Can't Stand the Silence, Pride, Prisma, Neon, and Hy Brasil. He has also released many popular songs like "Can't Stand the Silence", "Wild Love", and "Is It Love?". Many of his songs have earned gold and platinum awards.
Awards and Recognition
- 2010: Echo: Awarded for his work in Social Engagement.
- 2012: Diva: Named Music Artist of the Year.
