Red Grammer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Red Grammer
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Grammer in 2007
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| Birth name | Robert Crane Grammer |
| Born | November 28, 1952 East Orange, New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Children's, folk |
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| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1981–present |
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| Associated acts | The Limeliters |
Robert Crane "Red" Grammer (born November 28, 1952) is an American singer and songwriter. He is especially famous for creating music for children. His songs often teach important life lessons and values.
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Meet Red Grammer: A Singer for Kids
Red Grammer is a talented American musician. He writes and sings songs that are loved by children and families. His music helps kids learn about kindness, honesty, and other good values.
Red's Early Life and Music Journey
Red Grammer was born in East Orange, New Jersey. He first studied to become a doctor at Rutgers University. However, he soon realized his true passion was music. He transferred to Beloit College in Wisconsin. There, he earned a degree in music in 1975.
After college, Red performed as a solo artist for several years. In 1981, he joined a well-known folk music group called The Limeliters. He played the guitar and sang lead tenor. He toured with them until 1988.
Why Red Grammer Sings for Children
Red Grammer is best known for his children's music. He started writing songs for his own young sons. These songs became very popular. His music teaches kids about important human values. These include being truthful, grateful, kind, and fair.
Red's album Be Bop Your Best was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2005. This award was for Best Musical Album for Children. He also performed on cELLAbration: A Tribute to Ella Jenkins. This album won a Grammy Award too!
One of his most famous albums is Teaching Peace. The All Music Guide called it "one of the top five children's recordings of all time." It even received a special Parents' Choice Classic Award.
Red's Global Performances and Beliefs
Red Grammer has performed all over the United States. He has also visited 22 other countries. This includes places like China, Russia, and Israel. He often speaks and performs at educational events. These events are for teachers and parents in the U.S. and Canada.
Red Grammer is a member of the Baháʼí Faith. This is a religion that teaches about peace and unity.
Red met his wife, Kathy, when they were in college. They have two children together. Their son, Andy Grammer, is also a popular singer.
Red Grammer's Music Albums
Red Grammer has released many albums. Some are for children, and some are for adults.
Children's Albums
- Can You Sound Just Like Me? (1983)
- Teaching Peace (1986) – This album won the Parents' Choice Classic Award. It was also named One of the top five children's recordings of all time by All Music Guide.
- Down the Do Re Mi (1991) – This album received the Parents' Choice Gold Award and was named Best Children's Recording of 1991 by Pulse Magazine.
- Red Grammer's Favorite Sing-Along Songs (1993) – This album won the Early Childhood News Director's Choice Award.
- Hello World (1995) – This album received many awards. These include the Parents' Choice Gold Award, USA Today Kid Pick, Early Childhood News Director's Choice Award, and the NAIRD Award.
- Bebop Your Best (2005) – This album was Grammy Nominated.
- cELLAbration: A Tribute to Ella Jenkins (2005) – Red was a featured artist on this album. It won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Album For Children in 2005.
- "Circle of Light: Songs for Bucket Fillers" (2014) – This album won an award in 2015.
Adult Albums
- Free Falling (1993)
- Soul Man in a Techno World (2001)
- Alive in Concert Vols. 1 and 2 (recorded with The Limeliters)
- Harmony (recorded with The Limeliters)
- Singing for the Fun (recorded with The Limeliters)
Children's DVD
- Red Grammer Live in Concert: Hooray for the World (2003)
Books by Red Grammer
Red Grammer has also contributed to several books, often with music.
- Everybody Up and Stars ESL series (Oxford University Press Music)
- Teaching Peace Songbook and Teacher's Guide (Red Note Records)
- Great Railway Adventure Series (Learning Curve Co. - read-along books with music)
- Rainforest, Antarctica, Beaver at Long Pond, Box Turtle at Long Pond (Soundprints - read-along books with music and narration)
Images for kids
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Grammer in 2007
