Austin Winkler
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Winkler in 2008
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Austin John Winkler |
| Born |
October 25, 1981 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Republic, Universal Music Group |
| Associated acts | Hinder, Tantric, Hugo Ferreira |
Austin John Winkler (born October 25, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter best known for being the former lead singer of the American rock band Hinder. Winkler was one of the founding members of Hinder and recorded a total of one EP, four studio albums and released twenty-four singles to radio while with them during his 12-year tenure with the band. Since his departure from Hinder, Winkler has continued his career, but as a solo artist.
Austin's first release as a solo artist, a six-song EP titled Love Sick Radio was released April 22, 2016.
Before forming Hinder with alongside bandmates Cody Hanson and Joe "Blower" Garvey, Winkler sang in a Oklahoma City cover band up until July 2001. While playing at a college party, Winkler met Hanson and Garvey and shortly thereafter the three formed Hinder. Hinder released their debut EP titled Far From Close in 2003 under the independent label Brickden Records, the EP went on to sell around 5,000 copies.
After the release of Far From Close Hinder was offered record deals from Atlantic Records, Roadrunner Records, and Universal Records, eventually signing with Universal Records in early 2005. Hinder released their debut single Get Stoned on July 26, 2005 and released their debut album Extreme Behavior on September 27, 2005. The album went on to spawn a total of 8 singles including the number one smash hit Lips of an Angel and gain triple-platinum status in the US. From 2005 to 2007 the band went on numerous tours, headlining and supporting in promotion of the album touring with the likes of Nickelback, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Papa Roach, Powerman 5000, Tantric, Buckcherry, Seether, Puddle of Mudd, Hoobastank, Fuel, Faktion, Chevelle, Rev Theory and Saving Abel.
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